SUPERVISING DENTIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

California Correctional Health Care Services; California; On-site; USD 278,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California, through California Correctional Health Care Services, seeks a Supervising Dentist, CF for Salinas Valley State Prison in Monterey County. This 12-month limited-term, full-time position oversees dental care within a correctional facility and is based in-office on-site with a competitive monthly salary.

Applicants must pass a Live Scan background check, TB testing, and E-Verify. The role supports the CDCR/CCHCS mission of safe, humane, and effective health care for the

Qualifications

• Background investigation using Live Scan Fingerprinting is required.
• TB testing is required for new applicants before appointment followed by annual testing.
• E-Verify is used to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization.

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-538104 - Supervising Dentist, CF - Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP)

SUPERVISING DENTIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

$27,380.00 - $34,643.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 11/20/2026

Working Conditions

Travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements

• SUPERVISING DENTIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Job Details

Classification: SUPERVISING DENTIST, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

$27,380.00 - $34,643.00 per Month

Number of Positions: 1

Work Location: Monterey County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

Eligibility & Requirements

Background investigation using Live Scan Fingerprinting is required.

TB testing is required for new applicants before appointment followed by annual testing.

E-Verify is used to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Hiring Unit Contact:
Michelle Raya
[phone]
[e-mail]

EEO Contact

CCHCS EEO Office
(000)
[e-mail]

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Supervising Dentist, CF, before applying, you should first take and pass the examination here Exam Bulletin | CalCareers.

Additional Information

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.