Initial Posting Date:
11/12/2025Application Deadline:
11/23/2025Agency:
Department of CorrectionsSalary Range:
$19731 - $22671Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Dentist (Pendleton / Umatilla) limited duration part-time opportunityJob Description:
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution Pendleton Oregon
Two Rivers Correctional Institution Umatilla Oregon
Oregon Department of Corrections
Join our elite team of well-trained highly qualified Health Services professionals dedicated to delivering comprehensive dental care in a correctional setting. Correctional dentistry offers an excellent alternative to an over-demanding private practice or employment with corporations concerned more about profit than your joining our dental teams who have already found a rewarding job opportunity with flexible schedules excellent dental facilities grateful patients and an abundance of camaraderie with other health care professionals.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is hiring for a Dentist limited duration part-time for one year though may be extended or decreased due to business need to go between Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) in Pendleton and Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla Oregon. Pay listed above is for a full-time employee salary would range by hours worked. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and could be used to fill future vacancies.
About the Job Your Role
You will provide professional chairside dental procedures consistent with community standard in a correctional setting to an adult in custody population. You will adhere to established time frames for procedures.
This position is represented by American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) as defined by statute.
Minimum Qualifications
You must have a current unencumbered Dentists license issued by the Oregon Board of Dentistry at the time of appointment.
The department prefers that licensees have had no previous discipline with the Oregon Board of Dentistry or with Boards of any other states.
Requested Skills
Desired Attributes
Application Information
Working Conditions
This position is located inside Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton and Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla. Adults in custody may become physically and verbally abusive and assaults and disturbances may occur. Contact with adults in custody during treatment consultation or supervision may take place out of visual range of security staff. Vigilance and awareness are required to maintain a non-threatening environment. May have exposure to chemicals communicable diseases radiation and other hazards inherent within a health care and correctional setting.
About the Department
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities promote accountability and transform lives.
The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety trust and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming inclusive and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination harassment and retaliation.
The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff volunteers and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
Benefits
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package which includes:
About the Process What to Expect
Requirements for Employment
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you please contact the recruiter for more information.
Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity equity inclusion and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance efficiency and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran or protected veteran status genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring promoting or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in been convicted of or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
Under Oregon Law qualifying veterans may apply for veterans preference. Review our veterans preference page for details about eligibility. Please note if you are a veteran you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age date of birth attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
Questions
If you have questions about the position selection process or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
Recruiter: Kelli Ketchum
Reference Number: Req-190504
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