DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

California Correctional Health Care Services -
Solano County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$4,031 - $7,457 a month
8 hours ago

Qualifications

Chairside assisting
BLS Certification
Registered Dental Assistant

Full Job Description

Job Posting: DENTAL ASSISTANT - CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON, SOLANO (SOL)

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-526316

DENTAL ASSISTANT - CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON, SOLANO (SOL)
DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

$4,031.00 - $7,457.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/10/2026

Job Description and Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 20, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Dentist, Correctional Facility (CF), and/or Supervising Dental Assistant, CF, and the clinical direction of the Dentist, CF, the Dental Assistant, CF performs supportive dental procedures under the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Dental Board of California Dental Practice Act, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Incarcerated Dental Services Program (IDSP) policies and procedures. The Dental Assistant, CF assists in the related work of a dental office, maintains order and supervises the conduct of incarcerated and directs their duties, and protects and maintains the safety of persons and property.

Minimum Qualifications:
One year of experience as a dental assistant. (Training in a school for dental assistants may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of three months of training being equal to six months of experience.)

Please be aware, in accordance with applicable Business and Professions Code(s), including but not limited to those effective January 1, 2025, to be considered for this position(s) selected candidate(s) will be required to provide proof of necessary documentation. This shall include a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card, and:

If Licensed/Registered:

• Current Dental Board of California (DBC) Pocket License

If Unlicensed, successful completion of the following from a DBC approved provider:

• 32-hour DBC approved Radiation Safety

• 8-hour DBC approved Infection Control

• 2-hour DBC approved California Dental Practice Act

To obtain list eligibility for the DENTAL ASSISTANT, CF before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination: CalCareers

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-526316

Position #(s):

674-214-9296-XXX

Working Title:

DENTAL ASSISTANT - CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON, SOLANO (SOL)

Classification:

DENTAL ASSISTANT, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

$4,031.00 - $5,047.00 S

$4,776.00 - $5,978.00 T

$5,956.00 - $7,457.00 U

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Solano County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility:

California State Prison, Solano

Department Information

This advertisement is for a DENTAL ASSISTANT position located at CA STATE PRISON, SOLANO (SOL) in VACAVILLE, CA located in SOLANO COUNTY.

You must indicate JC-526316 and position number on your application: 674-214-9296-XXX.

Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

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.

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
The position(s) require(s) a(n) Current DBC Pocket License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/10/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Correctional Health Care Services

Regional Human Resources–Northern

Attn: Sarah Dimataris

Regional Human Resources - Northern

PO Box 588500, D1, Personnel

Elk Grove, CA 95758

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Correctional Health Care Services

California State Prison, Solano

Lisa Faison

California State Prison, Solano - CCHCS Personnel

P.O. Box 4000

Vacaville, CA 95696-4000

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Other -
Please be aware, in accordance with applicable Business and Professions Code(s), including but not limited to those effective January 1, 2025, to be considered for this position(s) selected candidate(s) will be required to provide proof of necessary documentation. This shall include a current Basic Life Support (BLS) Card, and:

If Licensed/Registered:
• Current Dental Board of California (DBC) Pocket License

If Unlicensed, successful completion of the following from a DBC approved provider:
• 32-hour DBC approved Radiation Safety
• 8-hour DBC approved Infection Control
• 2-hour DBC approved California Dental Practice Act

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/.

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at www.calhr.ca.gov/about-calhr/divisions-programs/selection-division/merit-system-services-program/.

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Lisa Faison
(707) 724-3000
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
CCHCS EEO Office
(916) 691-6118
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.

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