We are continuously accepting applications to fill full time and part time vacancies as they occur throughout the state. If you are interested in being considered for future openings around the state, apply online (see how to apply section below). Once you apply, your application will be kept on file for twelve months and you will be contacted for an interview if something comes up in that time that matches what you selected.

CURRENT VACANCIES (11/17/09): Oshkosh Correctional Institution (Winnebago County), Redgranite Correctional Institution (Waushara County), and Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (Grant County)

The Department of Corrections administers Wisconsin’s state prisons, community correctional centers, and juvenile corrections programs. It supervises the custody and discipline of all prisoners in order to protect the public and seeks to rehabilitate offenders and reintegrate them into society.

The State of Wisconsin offers excellent benefits such as:

• Immediate coverage in the Wisconsin Retirement System
  
• Health insurance plans to meet your needs
  
• Low monthly health insurance premiums
  
• 3 weeks vacation to start
  
• 4 1/2 paid personal holidays each year
  
• 9 paid legal holidays each year
  
• Sick leave
  
• Sick leave credits accumulate from year to year and pay for health insurance premiums upon retirement
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Income Continuation Insurance
  
• Long Term Care Insurance
  
• Deferred Compensation program
  
• Worker's Compensation
  
• No weekend or evening work hours
  
• No "on call" status

Under the general supervision of the Dental Director and administrative direction of the Health Services Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the practice of general dentistry and all matters requiring professional judgment; monitors dental disease, restores and maintains dental function, and assists in the maintenance of good dental health and well being of the inmates. Duties include the examination and evaluation of the oral condition of all inmates upon admission and at periodic intervals; performance of diagnostic, preventive, restorative, periodontic, endodontic, prosthodontics, adjunctive and emergency, and oral surgery; referral of specialized orthodontic and complex treatment to community specialists; direction of the clinical activities of ancillary dental personnel; assistance in completion and submission of monthly and annual dental activity reports; provision of dental health education on an individual and group basis; provision of care and maintenance of dental equipment, direction of infection control procedures and elimination of biohazards within the dental operatory. Provides assistance to the Dental Director in other related dental duties when not providing direct dental care.

Special Notes:

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application. The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

Possession of license to practice dentistry in the State of Wisconsin at time of appointment.

Some positions require that you possess licensure at the time of interview, prior to appointment.

Must be certified in basic CPR and achieve annual recertification.

A dentist with a license in good standing in any U.S. state can apply for a license in Wisconsin by submitting an application to the Dept of Regulation & Licensing. (http://drl.wi.gov). Costs and timeframe to acquire licensure are explained on the website.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and practice of general dentistry. Skill in performing required dental procedures. Must be physically able to perform with a high degree of skill the dental procedures described in this Position Description. Ability to guide performance, monitor and evaluate the work of ancillary dental personnel. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel and services and to function in a team approach to health problems. Interest in keeping abreast of new developments in dental and correctional health care and to participate in continuing education.

How To Apply:

Interested applicants will apply on-line in WISCJOBS http://wisc.jobs, by either clicking on "Log In" to access their existing WISCJOBS Account and completing a Job Search for keyword 09-01324 and clicking on "Apply Now" or applicants new to WISCJOBS will need to create a new account to complete an initial application and then apply on-line.

You will be sent an e-mail by the system confirming that the exam process has been completed. This information will also appear in your WISCJOBS job cart.

Application materials will be accepted on a continuous basis. All candidates determined to be eligible will be placed on a register for 12 months and will be invited to interview for vacant positions as they occur.