Israel Police conscript (Shacham)חייל/ת משטרה (שח"ם - שירות חובה במשטרה)
What the Israel Police conscript (Shacham) role asks for, and what it holds
Soldiers in the role do their compulsory service in the Israel Police, in one of the police systems.
Combat supportBorder PoliceProfile 45+Men and womenOlive green
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 30 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Border Police
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 45 and up
- Dapar
- 30 and up
- Hebrew score
- 5 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the National Police Academy
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 4 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Keeping to a framework3
- Caring for people2
- Organisation2
- Teamwork2
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role go on operational patrols in police cars, respond to calls for help from citizens and take part in fighting crime.
Suitable soldiers may join the forensic lab, which collects evidence at crime scenes and analyzes it scientifically. Others may join the intelligence system and gather criminal information from various sources.
Some soldiers keep public order through the 100 emergency call center, where they handle calls for help and pass them on to forces in the field.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training (level 02) and a basic police course of about 4 months. Soldiers headed for the administrative system add 3 weeks of training and then professional training for their job, and those headed for the 100 call center take a course of about 2 months.
Where it trainsthe National Police Academy
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers in the role serve in police units and bases across the country.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Israel Police conscript (Shacham) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 45 and up, a Dapar of 30 and up and a Hebrew score of 5 and up.
Who can serve as Israel Police conscript (Shacham)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Israel Police conscript (Shacham)?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Israel Police conscript (Shacham) hold?
Training starts with basic training (level 02) and a basic police course of about 4 months. Soldiers headed for the administrative system add 3 weeks of training and then professional training for their job, and those headed for the 100 call center take a course of about 2 months.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Israel Police conscript (Shacham)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.