Dedicated officer track, security officersיעודי לקצונה - קב"טים

What the Dedicated officer track, security officers role asks for, and what it holds

Security officer is a dedicated officer track in the IDF, responsible for routine security at military bases, facilities and units.

Combat supportProfile 64+Men and womenOlive green

The role's page on the IDF's site

The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up.

Medical profile64+

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The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.

Kind of role: Combat support
Open to: Men and women
Medical profile: 64 and up
Try-out: Not needed

This is what the work of the role holds.

The security officer keeps order, protects assets and classified information, and guards against threats such as infiltration, attacks and espionage attempts. The work includes security assessments and adjusting security procedures.

Soldiers in the role train soldiers and staff on security matters and oversee information security and facility protection procedures. They work with the Military Police, the Shin Bet and the Israel Police.

The security officer also investigates security incidents and draws lessons to improve security arrangements.

This is how the training for the role runs.

The training includes an officers' course, professional training in security and the study of security management practices.

This is what service in the role looks like.

Those accepted to the track go through dedicated training and are promoted to officer rank. After training, they serve as officers in various IDF units.

After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.

Continued professional development and specialization in security during service.
Leadership, team management and command skills that apply both later in service and in civilian life.
Experience relevant to civilian fields such as homeland security, private security, risk management, the Israel Police and government bodies.