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Salary : $45,281.60 - $62,171.20 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-01194-01
Department: Sheriff/Coroner
Opening Date: 05/23/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Dental Assistants who provide technical assistance to dental professionals in the treatment of patients; maintain records, supplies, and equipment; and perform other dental clinic clerical duties in a correctional facility setting. Dental Assistants perform the following duties: Assist the dentist at chair side; take and develop dental x-rays for diagnostic purposes; instruct patients in proper practices of dental hygiene and prophylaxis; sterilize, care for and arrange dental instruments, equipment, and accessories; make appointments for patients; update and maintain dental records.
Incumbents will be required to travel and work in all four jail facilities which are located in Adelanto, Devore, Rancho Cucamonga, and San Bernardino.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Certification/License: Must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Dental Assistant by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners, a Coronal Polish certification, and a current Basic Life Support certification.Background: Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.Physical demands: Balancing, bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, stooping, turning, twisting and walking long distances both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions; hand and finger dexterity in both hands; ability to manipulate heavy duty security locks and doors; reaching or working above and below shoulder level; normal vision, including color discrimination; normal hearing; and carrying up to 10 pounds.
Working conditions: May involve exposure to hazardous and infectious materials and communicable diseases.Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Minimum Requirements
License*: Possession of a current license as a Registered Dental Assistant issued by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners.
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Certifications*: Possession of a Coronal Polishing certification AND current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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Experience: One (1) year of experience (full-time equivalent) performing clinical dental assistant duties which include oral health education, charting of decayed, missing and/or filled teeth, and instructing patients on proper oral hygiene and proper nutritional habits.
*NOTE: Must attach legible copies of the following required documents:

• Current license as a Registered Dental Assistant by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners.
• Coronal Polishing certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure:Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference:Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details,
Technical & Inspection Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications and will be used to determine your placement on the eligible list. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.I also understand I must attach copies of a (1) Current license as a Registered Dental Assistant by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners, (2) Coronal Polishing certification and (3) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to this application.

• I have read and understand the instructions stated above.

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Minimum Qualifications - Dental Assistant License: Do you possess a current Registered Dental Assistant license issued by the State of California Board of Dental Examiners?

• Yes
• No

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Minimum Qualifications - Dental Assistant License: List your California Dental Assistant license number and the expiration date below. If you do not possess a California Dental Assistant License, indicate "N/A."
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Minimum Qualifications - Certification: Do you possess a current Coronal Polishing certification?

• Yes, I possess a current Coronal Polishing certification.
• No, I do not possess a current Coronal Polishing certification.

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Minimum Qualifications - Certification: Do you possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification?

• Yes, I possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• No, I do not possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

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Minimum Qualifications - Experience: Select the best choice below that describes your experience (full-time equivalent) performing clinical dental assistant duties which include oral health education, charting of decayed, missing and/or filled teeth and instructing patients on proper oral hygiene and proper nutritional habits.

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) - two (2) years
• More than two (2) years
• None of the above

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Computer Software: Of the following computer software programs, describe which ones you have used and the work you completed using them. Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Internet/IntranetIf you do not have experience using any of these programs, indicate "N/A."
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Work Conditions: The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department provides healthcare services inside the following jail facilities: High Desert Detention Center in AdelantoGlen Helen Rehabilitation Center in DevoreWest Valley Detention Center in Rancho CucamongaCentral Detention Center in San Bernardino
Unwillingness to work in locked detention centers will remove you from the remainder of the selection process.
Indicate your willingness to work in locked detention centers with prisoners.

• Yes, I am willing to work in locked detention centers with prisoners.
• No, I am NOT willing to work in locked detention centers with prisoners.

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Travel: Incumbents are required to travel and work in all four jail facilities which are located in Adelanto, Devore, Rancho Cucamonga, and San Bernardino.
Unwillingness to travel and work in the above facilities/locations will remove you from the remainder of the selection process.
Indicate your willingness below.

• Yes, I am willing to travel to and work in all four jail facilities mentioned above.
• No, I am NOT willing to travel to and work in all four jail facilities mentioned above.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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