Prison service soldier
What the Prison service soldier role asks for, and what it holds
Prison service soldiers guard and patrol Israel Prison Service facilities and respond first to incidents there.
RearMen and women
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the Sha'arei Avraham training base
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role check visitors, patrol on foot and by vehicle, and guard from the prison towers. They are the first to respond when something happens.
The soldiers control all activity in the prison wings. In unusual situations and riots, they call up the standby forces.
Beyond daily routine, the role covers emergency response, patrols and running the reporting center.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by 8 weeks of training at the Sha'arei Avraham training base near Gedera.
Where it trainsthe Sha'arei Avraham training base
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers serve in Prison Service units at bases across the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Security clearance at level 4.
- For men, a medical profile of at least 45.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Qualified soldiers can go on to instructor and command courses.
More roles to read about in the same branch.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Prison service soldier role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Prison service soldier?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Prison service soldier?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Prison service soldier hold?
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by 8 weeks of training at the Sha'arei Avraham training base near Gedera.
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: Prison service soldier
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.