Updated 2026-10-02 · 684 departments

Police departments that don't require a college degree

684 police departments, sheriff's offices and state agencies whose current posting lists a high school diploma or GED as the education requirement. Ranked by starting pay. 247 of them start at $75,000 or more, and as a group they pay a median $68,852 against $80,592 at the 29 departments that require a degree. Each row quotes the posting.

Departments
684
1,393 open jobs between them
Median starting pay
$68,852
▼ 2% vs all departments $70,081
Start at $75,000+
247
with only high school or GED
Degree-required median
$80,592
29 departments ask for a degree

By state

California (178)Florida (51)North Carolina (51)Washington (49)Texas (46)Missouri (34)Virginia (26)Arizona (24)Oregon (21)Maryland (15)South Carolina (15)Alabama (14)Colorado (13)Connecticut (13)Georgia (12)Ohio (12)Nevada (11)Wisconsin (11)Illinois (9)New Mexico (9)Michigan (8)Alaska (7)Iowa (6)Tennessee (6)

Every department, by starting pay

Highest first
DepartmentStateStarting payStatusVerified
1. San Ramon PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.”
CA$139,810Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
2. Los Altos PD
“Possession of a US high school diploma or US G.E.D. equivalent is required”
CA$139,740Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
3. Mountain View PD
“Possess a high school diploma or GED.”
CA$133,141Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
4. San Pablo PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.”
CA$127,824Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
5. Fremont PD
“Possession of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.”
CA$126,525Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
6. Walnut Creek PD
“High school graduation (or equivalent);”
CA$124,289Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
7. San Jose PD
“U.S. high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED); waived if you have earned a college degree from an accredited college within the U.S.”
CA$123,653Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
8. Foster City PD
“Did you graduate high school or receive your GED?”
CA$123,551Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
9. Berkeley PD
“Must be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development Test or other high school equivalency test approved by the State Department of Education that indicates high school graduation level, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.”
CA$122,327Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
10. Santa Barbara PD
“High school graduation or equivalent.”
CA$120,963Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
11. Alameda PD
“Must have a High School Diploma/G.E.D”
CA$119,600Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
12. Brentwood PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and graduation from a P.O.S.T. approved police academy.”
CA$119,592Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
13. Hercules PD
“Be a high school graduate, or GED equivalent.”
CA$117,146Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
14. Union City PD
“Must possess the equivalent of a high school diploma.”
CA$116,314Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
15. Marin County Sheriff
“High School graduation, or equivalent (GED), is required”
CA$116,022Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
16. Sonoma County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable General Education Development Certificate.”
CA$115,773Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
17. Daly City PD
“Possess a United States high school diploma, or G.E.D. with qualifying scores, or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination, or attained a two-year or four-year degree from a college or university accredited by the Western Association of Colleges and Universities.”
CA$114,962Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
18. Emeryville PD
“Possess a high school diploma or equivalent with related college work”
CA$114,324Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
19. San Bruno PD
“In addition to graduation from high school”
CA$112,258Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
20. Ontario PD
“Equivalent to a high school diploma or recognized equivalent and the completion of a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified Basic Training Academy.”
CA$111,738Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
21. Beverly Hills PD
“Military service members with at least four years of service and an honorable discharge are eligible for a waiver of the college education requirement.”
CA$111,285Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
22. Hillsborough PD
“Graduation from a U.S. High School or equivalent is required.”
CA$111,108Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
23. Redmond PD
“Must have high school diploma or GED certificate.”
WA$110,435Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
24. Buena Park PD
“Graduation from High school or equivalent”
CA$109,803Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
25. Oakley PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade and enrollment in or graduation from a P.O.S.T. approved police academy.”
CA$109,637Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
26. South San Francisco PD
“Graduation from a U.S. High School or the equivalent, with additional education at the community college level preferred.”
CA$109,262Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
27. Mammoth Lakes PD
“Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.”
CA$108,871Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
28. Truckee PD
“Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Graduation from a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified basic law enforcement academy.”
CA$108,826Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
29. San Luis Obispo PD
“High School diploma or G.E.D.”
CA$108,420Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
30. Benicia PD
“Equivalent to graduation from high school.”
CA$108,405Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
31. Auburn PD
“Possess a High School Diploma, or equivalent (GED)”
WA$108,386Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
32. Murrieta PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent”
CA$107,162Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
33. Pinole PD
“Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by 30 semester units or equivalent quarter units in administration of justice, law enforcement or a closely related field.”
CA$107,141Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
34. Napa County Sheriff
“Equivalent to completion of high school.”
CA$105,810Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
35. Chula Vista PD
“United States high school graduation, or passage of the General Education Development (GED) test, or attainment of a two-year or four-year degree from an accredited college or university.”
CA$105,576Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
36. Carlsbad PD
“A typical way to obtain these abilities would be graduation from high school or equivalent.”
CA$104,416Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
37. Mill Valley PD
“High School diploma or G.E.D.”
CA$104,412Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
38. Alameda County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Educational Development Certificate (State of California).”
CA$104,312Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
39. Glendale PD
“Graduation from high school or attainment of a State Board of Education issued certificate of proficiency, or attainment of a GED certificate, CHSPE certificate, HiSET certificate, or CPP certificate.”
CA$103,746Hiring · 10Oct 1, 2026
40. Monterey PD
“Any education equivalent to graduation from high school;”
CA$102,648Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
41. Everett PD
“Requires high school graduation or equivalent.”
WA$102,516Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
42. Lynnwood PD
“Applicants must have a High School Diploma or certified G.E.D. Equivalent”
WA$102,294Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
43. Gilroy PD
“Any combination of education, training or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate”
CA$101,609Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
44. Azusa PD
“A high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by the California Department of Education, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution.”
CA$101,489Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
45. Scotts Valley PD
“High school graduation or G.E.D. certificate/equivalent.”
CA$101,280Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
46. Suisun City PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent”
CA$101,275Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
47. Tukwila PD
“High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a recognized police training academy or equivalent courses necessary to allow certification with the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (WSCJTC)”
WA$101,064Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
48. Bothell PD
“High school graduate with an Associate degree in Law Enforcement preferred.”
WA$101,055Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
49. Dixon PD
“Equivalent to graduation from high school.”
CA$100,831Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
50. Bellevue PD
“Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education.”
WA$100,260Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
51. Watsonville PD
“High School Diploma or GED equivalency; higher education preferred”
CA$100,256Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
52. Kennewick PD
“High School graduate or GED”
WA$100,108Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
53. La Habra PD
“High school graduate or equivalent AND completion of a California (CA) Basic Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Academy within the last twenty-four (24) months from date of application submission OR current enrollment with good class standing in a full-time basic police academy certified by the CA Commission on P.O.S.T.”
CA$99,674Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
54. Brea PD
“Completion of high school or its equivalent.”
CA$99,502Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
55. Arcadia PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by completion of P.O.S.T. Academy course of study.”
CA$99,070Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
56. Roseville PD
“Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, other high school equivalency test approved by the California Department of Education or a or higher level degree from an accredited educational institution.”
CA$98,604Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
57. Tacoma PD
“You must possess a high school diploma or GED”
WA$98,571Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
58. Burbank PD
“Graduation from high school or equivalent and one of the following:”
CA$98,332Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
59. Santa Monica PD
“Graduation from high school or the equivalent.”
CA$98,259Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
60. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school or possession of a general education development test certificate indicating high school graduation level or its equivalent as determined by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.”
CA$98,030Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
61. Alhambra PD
“High School Diploma or GED required.”
CA$97,968Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
62. Cypress PD
“High school diploma or G.E.D.”
CA$97,845Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
63. Renton PD
“High school degree or a GED.”
WA$97,692Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
64. Long Beach PD
“U.S. high school graduation or G.E.D. equivalency”
CA$97,635Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
65. Alaska State Troopers
“Must possess a high school diploma or have passed a General Education Development (GED) test.”
AK$97,365Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
66. Laguna Beach PD
“Graduation from high school or equivalent, supplemented by completion of the police academy, and classes or course work in police science (minimum of 30 college semester units required).”
CA$97,357Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
67. El Monte PD
“Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.”
CA$97,333Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
68. Livermore PD
“Equivalent to graduation from high school.”
CA$97,070Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
69. Central Marin PD
“High school diploma or equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (GED)”
CA$97,020Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
70. Richland PD
“High school diploma or equivalent”
WA$96,782Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
71. Kirkland PD
“Must possess the ability to read, write and speak fluent English”
WA$96,731Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
72. Turlock PD
“Be a high school graduate from a United States public school, an accredited United States Department of Defense high school or an accredited or approved public or nonpublic high school. Or pass the General Education Development Test indicating high school graduation level. Or pass the California High School Proficiency Examination.”
CA$96,564Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
73. Lacey PD
“H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. AND have a combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required.”
WA$96,538Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
74. Corona PD
“Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.”
CA$96,316Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
75. San Francisco County Sheriff
“Applicant must possess a U.S. high school diploma or have passed an equivalency test (GED or California High School Proficiency Examination), or possess a two-year or four-year degree or higher from an accredited college or university.”
CA$96,304Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
76. Bonney Lake PD
“High school diploma or equivalent”
WA$96,288Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
77. Bremerton PD
“High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.”
WA$96,236Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
78. Covina PD
“A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess a high school diploma or equivalent”
CA$96,177Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
79. King County Sheriff
“You must have a high school degree or a GED.”
WA$95,909Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
80. Folsom PD
“High School Diploma, G.E.D, or equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.”
CA$95,492Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
81. Frederick PD
“High school diploma or GED”
CO$95,189Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
82. Seattle PD
“High school diploma or GED.”
WA$95,098Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
83. Richmond PD
“Possess a high school diploma or equivalent;”
CA$95,096Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
84. Signal Hill PD
“Equivalent to completion of high school.”
CA$95,041Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
85. Pasco PD
“High school diploma or G.E.D”
WA$94,806Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
86. Belvedere PD
“High school graduate”
CA$94,776Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
87. Winters PD
“Equivalent to graduation from high school plus completion of fifteen (15) semester units from an accredited college or university, or completion of the police academy.”
CA$94,757Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
88. Baldwin Park PD
“High school graduate or recognized equivalent.”
CA$94,683Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
89. Colton PD
“A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent to a high school diploma and specialized training in policing.”
CA$94,668Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
90. Manteca PD
“graduation from high school”
CA$94,224Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
91. North Slope Borough PD
“High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.”
AK$94,120Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
92. Lake Stevens PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g., G.E.D.)”
WA$94,065Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
93. Longview PD
“Incumbents must have a High School Diploma or equivalent”
WA$93,612Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
94. Pierce County Sheriff
“High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate.”
WA$93,517Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
95. Salinas PD
“An example of the education and experience which most likely demonstrates the skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the duties would be any combination equivalent to completion of the 12th grade or GED”
CA$92,832Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
96. Fullerton PD
“High school diploma or recognized equivalent.”
CA$92,803Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
97. Visalia PD
“Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent;”
CA$92,652Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
98. Gurnee PD
“Graduation from high school or equivalent thereof.”
IL$92,610Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
99. Manhattan Beach PD
“A High School diploma or G.E.D. or California High School Proficiency Test is required”
CA$92,580Hiring · 6Oct 1, 2026
100. Citrus Heights PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.”
CA$92,577Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
101. Santa Rosa PD
“Graduated from a U.S. High School or passed the G.E.D. Test or California High School Proficiency Exam at time of application”
CA$92,332Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
102. Monroe PD
“High School diploma or GED required.”
WA$92,136Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
103. La Verne PD
“For all applicants: education equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade.”
CA$92,120Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
104. Montclair PD
“Graduation from High School or G.E.D. required.”
CA$91,935Hiring · 5Oct 1, 2026
105. Redlands PD
“High School diploma or equivalent”
CA$91,484Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
106. Grover Beach PD
“Typically, a Police Officer would possess a high school diploma or equivalent.”
CA$91,248Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
107. San Leandro PD
“Possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D.”
CA$91,011Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
108. Great Falls PD
“High School diploma or equivalent certificate issued by the superintendent of public instruction, an appropriate issuing agency, another state or the federal government.”
MT$90,979Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
109. Clear Creek County Sheriff
“Requires a high school graduate or GED equivalent.”
CO$90,903Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
110. Port Orchard PD
“High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.”
WA$90,813Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
111. Arlington PD
“High School Diploma or GED.”
WA$90,624Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
112. Lake Forest Park PD
“High school diploma or equivalent.”
WA$90,348Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
113. Oakland PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade or High School graduate or G.E.D.”
CA$90,031Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
114. South Lake Tahoe PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.”
CA$89,794Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
115. Fountain Valley PD
“High School graduation or equivalent or possession of a General Education Development Test (GED) certificate is required.”
CA$89,790Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
116. Pomona PD
“Graduation from high school or GED equivalency.”
CA$89,508Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
117. Sacramento PD
“High school diploma or GED equivalent.”
CA$89,383Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
118. Fontana PD
“Be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development Test or other high school equivalency test approved by the State Department of Education that indicates high school graduation level, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.”
CA$89,341Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
119. San Fernando PD
“EDUCATION High School graduation or its equivalent.”
CA$89,088Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
120. Lakewood PD
“Requires high school graduation or equivalent.”
WA$89,064Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
121. Broomfield PD
“High school graduate or GED equivalent (college credit is preferred)”
CO$88,920Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
122. Sumner PD
“Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.”
WA$88,566Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
123. Mercer Island PD
“Must have a high school diploma or GED.”
WA$88,483Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
124. Federal Way PD
“Requires high school graduation or the equivalent.”
WA$88,308Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
125. Anchorage PD
“High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.”
AK$88,213Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
126. Clovis PD
“High school diploma or equivalent.”
CA$88,176Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
127. Los Banos PD
“Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.”
CA$87,984Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
128. Waco PD
“High School Diploma or GED equivalent and”
TX$87,844Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
129. Torrance PD
“Graduation from high school or equivalent.”
CA$87,360Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
130. Lynden PD
“High school diploma or equivalent (GED).”
WA$87,348Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
131. Gardena PD
“Graduation from high school or equivalent G.E.D. Certificate.”
CA$87,336Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
132. Los Angeles PD
“Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or equivalent from a U.S. institution, or a California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) certificate is required”
CA$87,257Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
133. Hawthorne PD
“High school diploma or GED is required.”
CA$87,156Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
134. Bainbridge Island PD
“Graduation from high school or equivalent is required.”
WA$87,036Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
135. Juneau PD
“High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.”
AK$87,027Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
136. Santa Cruz PD
“High school graduation or tested equivalent.”
CA$86,772Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
137. Sacramento County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school. Or: Satisfactory completion of an acceptable General Education Development (GED) test.”
CA$86,756Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
138. Tigard PD
“Completion of high school or GED”
OR$86,590Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
139. Buffalo Grove PD
“Education: High School education or equivalent thereof”
IL$86,575Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
140. Thurston County Sheriff
“High School Diploma or GED”
WA$86,544Hiring · 9Oct 1, 2026
141. Hillsboro PD
“High school diploma or equivalent”
OR$86,508Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
142. Soldotna PD
“Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).”
AK$86,466Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
143. Seaside PD
“Equivalent to graduation from high school”
CA$86,434Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
144. Mill Creek PD
“High school diploma or GED.”
WA$86,376Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
145. Costa Mesa PD
“Must be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development test or o”
CA$86,364Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
146. Whatcom County Sheriff
“High school diploma or GED”
WA$85,509Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
147. Merced PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.”
CA$85,405Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
148. Marysville PD
“High school diploma or GED certificate is required.”
WA$85,068Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
149. Gresham PD
“Possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent”
OR$84,968Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
150. Tumwater PD
“Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.”
WA$84,612Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
151. Rockwall PD
“Possess high school diploma or GED”
TX$84,448Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
152. Farmers Branch PD
“Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.”
TX$84,441Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
153. Bellingham PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent, AND”
WA$84,264Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
154. Shafter PD
“High school diploma or equivalent”
CA$84,240Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
155. Hudson PD
“Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent”
CO$84,102Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
156. Portland PD
“Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.”
OR$84,000Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
157. Hawaii PD
“graduation from high school or equivalent (GED or HiSET)”
HI$83,808Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
158. Maui PD
“A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school.”
HI$83,808Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
159. Escondido PD
“High school graduate or equivalent.”
CA$83,700Hiring · 5Oct 1, 2026
160. Addison PD
“Sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university OR High School diploma/GED with two (2) years of full time, paid, sworn law enforcement experience OR High School/GED diploma with three (3) years of active duty military service.”
TX$83,266Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
161. Ellis County Sheriff
“Has passed a general educational development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level; or holds a high school diploma.”
TX$83,220Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
162. Flower Mound PD
“High school graduate or GED equivalency is required.”
TX$82,576Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
163. Yuba County Sheriff
“Equivalent to graduation from high school”
CA$82,560Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
164. Commerce City PD
“Earned a High School Diploma or a General Education Development (GED) or high school equivalency certificate”
CO$82,327Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
165. Hanford PD
“Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.”
CA$82,284Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
166. Santa Maria PD
“High School diploma or G.E.D.”
CA$82,282Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
167. Placerville PD
“A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of graduation from high school and completion of a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).”
CA$82,280Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
168. Beaverton PD
“High school diploma or GED; and”
OR$82,243Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
169. Martinez PD
“A high school graduate, passed the General Education Development test or other high school equivalency test approved by CDE, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited or approved institution.”
CA$82,123Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
170. West Sacramento PD
“High school diploma or equivalent.”
CA$82,003Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
171. Vernon PD
“High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND completion of training and Peace Officer certification with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), and Basic POST certificate.”
CA$81,936Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
172. Riverside County Sheriff
“U.S. High School Diploma or G.E.D.”
CA$81,848Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
173. Clallam County Sheriff
“Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.”
WA$81,829Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
174. Burlington PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent required.”
VT$81,661Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
175. Shelton PD
“High School Diploma or have a GED.”
WA$81,621Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
176. Kettering PD
“A high school diploma or its equivalent”
OH$81,598Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
177. Oregon City PD
“Graduation from high school, or the equivalent GED certificate.”
OR$81,564Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
178. Mukilteo PD
“Must possess at least a high school diploma or G.E.D.”
WA$81,544Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
179. Rolling Meadows PD
“High School Diploma or GED”
IL$81,439Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
180. Bloomington PD
“High school diploma or its equivalent”
IL$81,304Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
181. San Rafael PD
“High school graduate or its equivalent.”
CA$81,300Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
182. Prineville PD
“Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.”
OR$81,182Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
183. Dupont PD
“Graduation from high school or GED”
WA$81,136Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
184. Novato PD
“Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade.”
CA$81,093Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
185. The Colony PD
“Must be at least 21 years of age with a High school diploma or G.E.D.”
TX$80,982Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
186. Lewis County Sheriff
“High school graduate or GED.”
WA$80,964Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
187. El Segundo PD
“High School Diploma, pass the General Education Development test indicating high school graduation level, pass the California High School Proficiency Examination, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.”
CA$80,938Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
188. Champaign PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent”
IL$80,925Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
189. Village of Pinecrest PD
“High School Diploma or GED equivalent.”
FL$80,912Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
190. Forest Grove PD
“Applicants must have the equivalent to high school graduation”
OR$80,820Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
191. Westminster PD
“Graduation from high school or GED”
CO$80,746Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
192. Stockton PD
“Graduation from an accredited United States high school or possession of a GED certificate received from a recognized accrediting association.”
CA$80,639Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
193. Torrington PD
“High School Diploma or G.E.D.”
CT$80,573Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
194. Calaveras County Sheriff
“Equivalent to graduation from high school”
CA$80,454Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
195. Duvall PD
“High school diploma or GED.”
WA$80,371Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
196. Paso Robles PD
“Possession of a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate”
CA$80,350Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
197. Tulare PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and one (1) year of experience working with the public.”
CA$80,336Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
198. Enfield PD
“High School Diploma or GED”
CT$80,288Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
199. Hobbs PD
“Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.”
NM$80,122Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
200. Colleyville PD
“Minimum age of 21 and a High School Diploma or GED.”
TX$80,059Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
201. Sunny Isles Beach PD
“High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Successful completion of police recruit training; or any acceptable related combination of training and experience.”
FL$80,000Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
202. Celina PD
“Must have a high school diploma or GED.”
TX$79,997Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
203. Milwaukie PD
“High School Diploma or GED equivalency.”
OR$79,893Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
204. National City PD
“graduation from high school or GED equivalent.”
CA$79,879Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
205. Tarrant County Sheriff
“High school diploma or GED.”
TX$79,810Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
206. Bozeman PD
“High School Diploma or GED”
MT$79,581Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
207. Midlothian PD
“High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.”
TX$79,492Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
208. Trophy Club PD
“High School Diploma or its equivalent; Associate degree in Criminal Justice is preferred”
TX$79,287Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
209. Anna PD
“High school diploma or GED equivalent.”
TX$79,173Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
210. Adams County Sheriff
“Possess a High School Diploma or GED.”
CO$79,122Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
211. Tustin PD
“High school graduate or equivalent.”
CA$79,102Hiring · 7Oct 1, 2026
212. Sunrise PD
“Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D. equivalency diploma.”
FL$79,071Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
213. Placer County Sheriff
“Completion of the twelfth grade or GED.”
CA$78,977Hiring · 5Oct 1, 2026
214. Bristol PD
“high school graduate or equivalent”
CT$78,813Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
215. Sarasota County Sheriff
“Must have a high school diploma or equivalent”
FL$78,733Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
216. San Diego County Sheriff
“U.S. High school graduate or G.E.D.; or a degree from an accredited college or university.”
CA$78,707Hiring · 7Oct 1, 2026
217. Palm Springs PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent education is required.”
CA$78,624Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
218. Harris County Sheriff
“Proof of Education: High School Diploma or Transcript, GED Certificate or College Transcript”
TX$78,458Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
219. Murphy PD
“High School diploma or G.E.D required”
TX$77,971Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
220. Monroe PD
“Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED)”
OH$77,939Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
221. Columbus PD
“Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence (GED).”
OH$77,938Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
222. Manatee County Sheriff
“High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)”
FL$77,522Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
223. Grand Rapids PD
“Must have a high school diploma or GED.”
MI$77,467Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
224. Mountain View PD
“Must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or certifiable. Diploma / GED”
CO$77,293Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
225. West Des Moines PD
“Must be 21 and have a high school diploma or GED.”
IA$77,251Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
226. Forest Park PD
“Graduation from high school or GED.”
OH$76,993Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
227. Riverside PD
“High school graduation or equivalent.”
CA$76,968Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
228. Ukiah PD
“High School diploma, or equivalent.”
CA$76,869Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
229. Surprise PD
“High School Diploma or GED required.”
AZ$76,835Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
230. Glendale PD
“High school graduate or equivalent”
AZ$76,692Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
231. Decatur PD
“High school diploma or equivalent required.”
IL$76,663Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
232. Albany PD
“High school diploma or GED equivalent.”
OR$76,612Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
233. West Linn PD
“Must have a high school diploma or GED Certificate (An Associate Degree from an accredited college or university is preferred/desirable.)”
OR$76,461Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
234. Mesa PD
“Graduation from high school or GED.”
AZ$76,418Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
235. North Palm Beach PD
“High School diploma or GED”
FL$76,378Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
236. Bedford PD
“High School Diploma / GED and a minimum of 30 hours of college course work from a college”
TX$76,378Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
237. Pueblo PD
“Possess a high school diploma or GED at time of application”
CO$76,373Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
238. Chandler PD
“High school diploma or GED equivalency”
AZ$76,357Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
239. Lantana PD
“Candidate possesses a High School diploma, or equivalent, and Florida Law Enforcement Certificate.”
FL$76,309Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
240. Whitehall PD
“Must possess a High School diploma or General Educational Development certificate”
OH$75,962Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
241. Boulder City PD
“High school diploma or equivalent.”
NV$75,941Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
242. Arroyo Grande PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, e.g. a high school diploma or a GED.”
CA$75,571Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
243. Denton County Sheriff
“High School diploma or GED.”
TX$75,347Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
244. Coconut Creek PD
“Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.”
FL$75,217Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
245. McMinnville PD
“Possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.”
OR$75,144Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
246. Jupiter PD
“High school diploma or GED.”
FL$75,000Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
247. Alexandria PD
“High School Diploma or GED”
VA$75,000Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
248. Orange PD
“Graduation from high school or equivalent.”
CA$74,940Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
249. Snohomish County Sheriff
“Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.”
WA$74,749Hiring · 7Oct 1, 2026
250. Tulare County Sheriff
“Equivalent to graduation from high school.”
CA$74,719Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
251. Selma PD
“Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of P.O.S.T. training for police officers.”
CA$74,535Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
252. Brazoria County Sheriff
“High school diploma or G.E.D.”
TX$74,214Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
253. Bakersfield PD
“California POST requires possession of U.S. high school diploma or GED.”
CA$74,152Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
254. Maplewood PD
“High school diploma or GED equivalent”
MO$74,022Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
255. Grants Pass PD
“Graduation from High School or GED and 1 year of work experience are required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job as those listed.”
OR$73,784Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
256. Rockville PD
“Possess at least a high school diploma, or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate recognized by the State of Maryland.”
MD$73,779Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
257. Midland PD
“High School graduate”
TX$73,545Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
258. Oak Point PD
“High School Diploma or GED”
TX$73,520Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
259. Sausalito PD
“Equivalent to graduation from an accredited U.S. high school; passing score on the General Education Development (GED) test; OR possession of a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.”
CA$73,445Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
260. Travis County Sheriff
“Requires a High School diploma or equivalency certificate with no felony convictions.”
TX$73,376Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
261. Ross PD
“High school diploma or general education degree (GED).”
CA$73,368Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
262. Avondale PD
“High school diploma or GED required”
AZ$73,341Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
263. Eureka PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade”
CA$73,200Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
264. West Valley PD
“Graduation from high school or possession of GED certificate.”
UT$73,050Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
265. Sheridan PD
“High school graduate or equivalency.”
CO$73,000Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
266. Newington PD
“High School Diploma or GED Certificate”
CT$72,983Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
267. Gahanna PD
“High school graduate or equivalent.”
OH$72,946Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
268. Comal County Sheriff
“A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.”
TX$72,862Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
269. Anne Arundel County PD
“Graduation from high school”
MD$72,802Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
270. Sitka PD
“High School diploma or GED, Associate's Degree or higher in Criminal Justice or a related field, preferred”
AK$72,800Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
271. Montrose PD
“High School or GED diploma required.”
CO$72,800Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
272. Oxnard PD
“A high school diploma, or the equivalent”
CA$72,654Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
273. Port St. Lucie PD
“Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required.”
FL$72,530Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
274. Reno PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent.”
NV$72,509Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
275. Toppenish PD
“High School Diploma or its equivalent”
WA$72,504Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
276. Escalon PD
“Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.”
CA$72,389Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
277. Lincoln City PD
“A high school diploma or equivalent is required.”
OR$72,384Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
278. San Bernardino PD
“A high school or G.E.D. equivalent”
CA$72,322Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
279. Atwater PD
“Equivalent to graduation from high school.”
CA$72,313Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
280. Lincoln PD
“High school graduate or GED.”
NE$72,280Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
281. Montgomery County PD
“Graduation from High School”
MD$72,158Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
282. Delray Beach PD
“Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent”
FL$72,000Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
283. Hollywood PD
“High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalency.”
FL$72,000Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
284. Westworth PD
“must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.”
TX$72,000Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
285. Newport PD
“Graduation from high school or completed a GED program”
OR$71,904Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
286. Gaithersburg PD
“Have graduated from an accredited high school, or possess a high school diploma recognized by the Maryland Department of Education or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).”
MD$71,750Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
287. Island County Sheriff
“Be a high school graduate or possess GED certification.”
WA$71,739Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
288. Huntington Park PD
“Graduation from high school or attainment of GED (General Education Degree) or CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Examination)”
CA$71,726Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
289. Round Rock PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent and one of the following:”
TX$71,718Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
290. Baltimore County PD
“Must have a high school diploma, GED, or an appropriate equivalent”
MD$71,632Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
291. Sparks PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent”
NV$71,531Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
292. Mason City PD
“Education: High school diploma or GED.”
IA$71,450Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
293. Washington State Patrol
“Possess a high school diploma from a state sanctioned and recognized school, GED, or associates or higher from an accredited college.”
WA$71,408Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
294. Moline PD
“High school diploma or GED equivalent”
IL$71,102Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
295. Manchester PD
“have a High School Diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED)”
CT$71,035Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
296. St. Mary's County Sheriff
“High School Diploma or GED.”
MD$71,011Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
297. Sebastopol PD
“Possession of a High School diploma or equivalency, such as a general education degree (GED).”
CA$70,990Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
298. Rockford PD
“A high school diploma (or its equivalent) is required.”
IL$70,958Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
299. Loudoun County Sheriff
“high school diploma or equivalent”
VA$70,955Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
300. Racine PD
“High school diploma or equivalent”
WI$70,928Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
301. Sheboygan County Sheriff
“High school diploma, or equivalent”
WI$70,928Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
302. Fort Myers PD
“Must possess a high school diploma or GED”
FL$70,824Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
303. Lincoln County Sheriff
“High School Diploma / GED”
OR$70,824Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
304. Kingsburg PD
“High school graduation or GED equivalent.”
CA$70,739Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
305. Merrimack PD
“High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution.”
NH$70,720Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
306. Corsicana PD
“Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.”
TX$70,720Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
307. Dane County Sheriff
“High school graduation or its equivalency and two years of full-time attendance at college or two years of full-time work experience (military service will be considered as work experience).”
WI$70,720Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
308. Groton Town PD
“Possession of a four-year high school diploma or equivalency diploma as certified by the State Board of Education and two (2) years of paid employment. In lieu of employment, thirty (30) credits of higher education from an accredited college or university.”
CT$70,699Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
309. Peoria PD
“Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent”
AZ$70,658Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
310. Humble PD
“Must possess a High School Diploma / GED – some college preferred”
TX$70,616Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
311. Helena PD
“High School diploma or GED certificate.”
MT$70,512Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
312. Derby PD
“Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.”
CT$70,408Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
313. Davenport PD
“High school diploma or GED”
IA$70,322Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
314. San Marcos PD
“High school diploma or GED equivalent.”
TX$70,221Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
315. Nebraska State Patrol
“A copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate”
NE$70,200Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
316. Polk County Sheriff
“High school diploma or GED”
WI$70,117Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
317. Hayward PD
“High school diploma or equivalent.”
CA$70,044Hiring · 6Oct 1, 2026
318. St. George PD
“Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent”
UT$69,982Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
319. Vermont State Police
“High School diploma or equivalent”
VT$69,742Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
320. Outagamie County Sheriff
“Graduate from high school or G.E.D.”
WI$69,680Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
321. Crested Butte PD
“Equivalent to or high school diploma, successful completion of Police Academy training and one (1) year of experience in a law enforcement or security function.”
CO$69,659Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
322. Montgomery County Sheriff
“High school diploma or equivalent”
OH$69,430Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
323. New Canaan PD
“Applicants must be a U.S Citizen, at least 21 years of age, and have a high school or equivalent degree.”
CT$69,426Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
324. Oak Harbor PD
“A high school diploma or GED equivalent.”
WA$69,168Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
325. East Providence PD
“Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent”
RI$69,155Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
326. Spokane PD
“Completion of high school or equivalent.”
WA$69,077Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
327. Grandview Heights PD
“Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent”
OH$69,036Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
328. Pinellas County Sheriff
“High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education”
FL$68,960Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
329. Dubuque PD
“Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate”
IA$68,931Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
330. Mariposa County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school or equivalent.”
CA$68,852Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
331. Huntington Beach PD
“Requires high school graduation or GED Certificate.”
CA$68,832Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
332. Hays County Sheriff
“Requires High School diploma or GED.”
TX$68,796Hiring · 7Oct 1, 2026
333. Douglas County Sheriff
“Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate of high school equivalency.”
OR$68,619Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
334. Glendora PD
“Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.”
CA$68,573Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
335. Elko PD
“Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent, with supplemented by college course work in police science (preferred).”
NV$68,521Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
336. Cotati PD
“A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess a high school diploma or equivalent.”
CA$68,473Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
337. Westminster PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.”
CA$68,412Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
338. Frederick County Sheriff
“High school graduation or the equivalent”
MD$68,390Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
339. Spearfish PD
“Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.”
SD$68,307Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
340. Miami Gardens PD
“Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.”
FL$68,250Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
341. Amador County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development certificate (GED).”
CA$68,245Hiring · 9Oct 1, 2026
342. Flagstaff PD
“High school diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) certificate”
AZ$68,203Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
343. Springfield PD
“High School Graduate or equivalent.”
OH$68,146Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
344. St. Francis PD
“Applicant must possess of high school diploma or G.E.D.”
WI$68,120Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
345. Delano PD
“High School Diploma or an equivalent certificate or diploma recognized by the State of California.”
CA$67,992Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
346. Upland PD
“Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.”
CA$67,704Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
347. East Hartford PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent”
CT$67,696Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
348. Humboldt County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate.”
NV$67,496Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
349. Knightdale PD
“Graduation from a standard high school and completion of advanced courses and seminars in various phases of police work; preferably completion of a college degree program in police science, criminal justice, law enforcement or related area”
NC$67,363Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
350. El Centro PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent, supplemented by completion of Peace Officer Standard Training (P.O.S.T.) Commission Basic academy.”
CA$67,283Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
351. Albuquerque PD
“Must possess a high school diploma or GED.”
NM$67,142Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
352. Kingman PD
“A high school diploma or GED (college coursework in criminal justice or related education or experience is preferred)”
AZ$67,080Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
353. Bullhead City PD
“High School Diploma or GED, and any combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position is desirable.”
AZ$67,038Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
354. Black Hawk County Sheriff
“Must be a high school graduate with a diploma, or possesses a GED equivalency certificate.”
IA$67,018Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
355. Elko County Sheriff
“High school diploma or equivalent”
NV$67,018Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
356. Apache Junction PD
“Must possess a High School diploma or GED”
AZ$66,955Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
357. Whitewater PD
“High school diploma or equivalent required.”
WI$66,866Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
358. Naugatuck PD
“Have a High School Diploma or GED”
CT$66,826Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
359. Philomath PD
“Be 21 years or older at the time of employment with a high school diploma or equivalent”
OR$66,810Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
360. Lemoore PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by course work in law enforcement, police science, criminal justice or a related field.”
CA$66,768Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
361. Richland Hills PD
“This position requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D.”
TX$66,700Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
362. Cudahy PD
“High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate, or a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).”
WI$66,610Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
363. Prince William County PD
“Have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED by date of hire.”
VA$66,596Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
364. Stratford PD
“High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate (GED)”
CT$66,576Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
365. Hollister PD
“Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.”
CA$66,574Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
366. Menifee PD
“High school diploma or equivalent.”
CA$66,560Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
367. Vallejo PD
“A High School diploma, GED, or equivalent”
CA$66,560Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
368. Gillette PD
“Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma or GED.”
WY$66,560Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
369. Clatsop County Sheriff
“High school diploma or demonstrate successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test.”
OR$66,497Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
370. Cleveland PD
“High School Diploma or GED.”
OH$66,467Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
371. Sioux City PD
“Completion of High School or GED.”
IA$66,437Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
372. Oro Valley PD
“A high school diploma or equivalent.”
AZ$66,384Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
373. Colorado Springs PD
“You must have a high school diploma or GED.”
CO$66,290Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
374. Plymouth PD
“possess a high school diploma or GED”
CT$66,226Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
375. Metropolitan Nashville PD
“High School Diploma or Equivalent”
TN$66,204Hiring · 6Oct 1, 2026
376. Antioch PD
“Graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the General Educational Development (G.E.D.) exam”
CA$66,144Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
377. Montgomery County Sheriff
“Completion of High School or High School Certificate of completion recognized in the State of Maryland.”
MD$65,969Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
378. Lakeway PD
“High School Diploma or GED”
TX$65,936Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
379. Fairfax City PD
“High school graduate or valid G.E.D. certificate.”
VA$65,756Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
380. San Bernardino County Sheriff
“Be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or G.E.D.”
CA$65,728Hiring · 6Oct 1, 2026
381. Caldwell PD
“Graduation from high school or possession of a GED”
ID$65,707Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
382. Barstow PD
“A United States high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from a United States institution.”
CA$65,684Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
383. Howard County PD
“Possession of a High School diploma or GED (high school equivalency certificate) acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission regulation.”
MD$65,541Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
384. Wake Forest PD
“Graduation from high school and completion of basic law enforcement training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.”
NC$65,535Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
385. Winter Springs PD
“High School diploma or GED”
FL$65,520Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
386. Fort Worth PD
“EDUCATION: High school diploma; (or GED Certificate, plus 12 semester hours, with a "C" average, from an accredited college or university).”
TX$65,520Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
387. Clermont PD
“High school diploma or GED.”
FL$65,405Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
388. Coconino County Sheriff
“high school graduate (or G.E.D.)”
AZ$65,347Hiring · 5Oct 1, 2026
389. Hanover County Sheriff
“High school diploma or equivalent”
VA$65,245Hiring · 5Oct 1, 2026
390. Lancaster PD
“Graduation from High School or completion of a GED is required.”
PA$65,242Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
391. Yuma PD
“Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.”
AZ$65,229Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
392. Rohnert Park PD
“Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and any employment or volunteer work that demonstrates good work habits would be qualifying.”
CA$65,141Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
393. Annapolis PD
“High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED)”
MD$65,000Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
394. Riverside PD
“A High School Diploma or GED is required.”
MO$65,000Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
395. League City PD
“Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.”
TX$65,000Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
396. Westover Hills PD
“High school diploma/GED”
TX$65,000Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
397. Fairfax County PD
“high school diploma or a GED issued by a state department of education”
VA$64,997Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
398. Payson PD
“Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.”
AZ$64,975Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
399. Casselberry PD
“Have earned a high school graduate or equivalent (GED).”
FL$64,890Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
400. Josephine County Sheriff
“High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training.”
OR$64,882Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
401. York County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.”
VA$64,760Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
402. Yuma County Sheriff
“High School Diploma or GED equivalent”
AZ$64,730Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
403. Whitefish PD
“High school diploma or equivalent.”
MT$64,709Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
404. Ocoee PD
“High School Grad/GED Required”
FL$64,626Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
405. Imperial PD
“Graduation from high school or equivalent GED, one (1) year experience involving public contact.”
CA$64,522Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
406. Purcellville PD
“High School diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.”
VA$64,459Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
407. Henderson PD
“Graduation from high school or the equivalent”
NV$64,043Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
408. South Gate PD
“Graduation from high school or equivalent, or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or university.”
CA$63,984Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
409. Myrtle Beach PD
“Requires a high school diploma or GED.”
SC$63,960Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
410. Stuart PD
“High School Graduate or equivalent”
FL$63,856Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
411. San Juan County Sheriff
“High school diploma or general education degree (GED).”
NM$63,669Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
412. Casa Grande PD
“High School diploma or GED equivalent, and one (1) year of related work experience.”
AZ$63,565Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
413. Okaloosa County Sheriff
“High School Diploma/GED”
FL$63,554Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
414. Storey County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school or GED”
NV$63,521Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
415. Ballwin PD
“High school graduate or possess a G.E.D.”
MO$63,507Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
416. Rialto PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.”
CA$63,438Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
417. Lewiston PD
“graduation from high school or GED”
ID$63,321Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
418. Longview PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent; no experience is required as this is an entry-level position.”
TX$63,090Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
419. Prince George's County PD
“High School graduate or possess a G.E.D.”
MD$63,071Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
420. Davidson PD
“Shall possess the minimum required by the North Carolina Justice Training and Standards Commission to obtain certification as a Police Officer, including a high school diploma or equivalent”
NC$63,000Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
421. Richmond PD
“High school or General Education Diploma (GED).”
VA$62,982Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
422. Osceola County Sheriff
“High School Diploma or G.E.D.”
FL$62,500Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
423. St. Cloud PD
“Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.”
FL$62,495Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
424. East Palo Alto PD
“Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth (12th) grade.”
CA$62,400Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
425. Raleigh PD
“High School diploma or GED equivalent”
NC$62,338Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
426. Los Lunas PD
“High school diploma or GED certificate.”
NM$62,317Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
427. Fuquay-Varina PD
“Graduation from high school and some law enforcement training or experience.”
NC$62,292Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
428. Carlsbad PD
“Must hold a United States high school diploma or its equivalent”
NM$62,234Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
429. Lake Havasu City PD
“High school diploma or GED (preferably supplemented by coursework in Criminal Justice, and/or Military Service experience).”
AZ$62,192Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
430. Gardner PD
“Requirements include graduation from a standard high school”
KS$61,984Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
431. Walton County Sheriff
“Education – High school diploma or GED equivalent”
FL$61,950Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
432. Horry County PD
“High School diploma or equivalent diploma certification.”
SC$61,800Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
433. Miramar PD
“be a high school graduate from an accredited high school or have obtained a GED.”
FL$61,662Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
434. Placentia PD
“A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent”
CA$61,343Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
435. South Milwaukee PD
“High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) Certificate or a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).”
WI$61,230Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
436. Leesburg PD
“Requires a high school diploma or GED.”
FL$61,194Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
437. Alpharetta PD
“High school diploma or GED equivalency.”
GA$61,100Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
438. Calexico PD
“Graduation from high school or have a G.E.D.”
CA$61,080Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
439. Union County Sheriff
“Requires a high school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED).”
NC$61,069Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
440. Beaufort PD
“Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) equivalent”
SC$61,000Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
441. Verona PD
“Must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, and a high school graduate or equivalent.”
WI$60,993Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
442. Palmer PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent”
AK$60,840Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
443. Desert Hot Springs PD
“High school diploma or equivalent”
CA$60,819Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
444. Spotsylvania County Sheriff
“High School Diploma or equivalent.”
VA$60,763Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
445. Imperial County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school or GED and successful completion of a California P.O.S.T. Basic Law Enforcement Academy; possession of a valid Certificate of Completion or possess a current California POST Requalification Certificate.”
CA$60,744Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
446. Anne Arundel County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school”
MD$60,715Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
447. Northampton County Sheriff
“Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma”
PA$60,606Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
448. Auburn PD
“High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.”
AL$60,562Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
449. Columbia PD
“High school diploma or equivalent”
MO$60,486Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
450. Burlington PD
“High School Diploma or GED Equivalent”
NC$60,400Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
451. Treasure Island PD
“Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.”
FL$60,320Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
452. Santa Fe County Sheriff
“High school diploma or equivalent.”
NM$60,320Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
453. Navasota PD
“High school graduation or its equivalent.”
TX$60,237Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
454. Madison PD
“High School graduate or equivalent.”
AL$60,200Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
455. Modesto PD
“Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.”
CA$60,174Hiring · 8Oct 1, 2026
456. Sierra Vista PD
“Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency certification.”
AZ$60,008Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
457. Louisville Metro PD
“High school diploma or GED equivalent.”
KY$60,008Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
458. Fulton County Sheriff
“High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)”
GA$60,000Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
459. Rocky Mount PD
“Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.”
NC$60,000Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
460. Broward County Sheriff
“High school diploma or equivalent.”
FL$59,982Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
461. Baltimore County Sheriff
“Have a high school diploma, GED, or an appropriate equivalent”
MD$59,683Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
462. Detroit PD
“Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution”
MI$59,618Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
463. Eustis PD
“High school Diploma or recognized equivalent”
FL$59,613Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
464. Southfield PD
“Must be a U.S. citizen and a high school graduate or equivalent.”
MI$59,457Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
465. Athens-Clarke County PD
“High school diploma or equivalent required.”
GA$59,287Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
466. Merced County Sheriff
“High school graduation or equivalent”
CA$59,155Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
467. Vero Beach PD
“Graduation from High School or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.”
FL$58,968Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
468. Livingston PD
“Graduation from high school or equivalent GED.”
CA$58,890Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
469. Baltimore PD
“Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate recognized by the State of Maryland.”
MD$58,758Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
470. Hickory PD
“Must possess a high school diploma or GED”
NC$58,716Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
471. Huntsville PD
“High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, OR a General Education Development (GED) certificate issued by an appropriate state agency.”
AL$58,614Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
472. Tuscaloosa PD
“High school diploma from an accredited institution recognized by APOST or GED required”
AL$58,586Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
473. New Port Richey PD
“High School Diploma or GED Certificate.”
FL$58,586Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
474. Mebane PD
“Graduation from high school or GED equivalency; some experience in law enforcement work is desired as is an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice.”
NC$58,565Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
475. East Point PD
“High school diploma or equivalent”
GA$58,500Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
476. Prince George County PD
“High school diploma or GED”
VA$58,432Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
477. Clayton PD
“High School Diploma. Successful completion of/or enrollment in a NC Basic Law Enforcement training program.”
NC$58,401Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
478. Sweetwater PD
“Must be high school graduate or have equivalent GED.”
TX$58,337Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
479. Hopewell PD
“High school diploma or GED.”
VA$58,334Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
480. Mathis PD
“High school diploma or equivalency certificate required; college preferred.”
TX$58,240Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
481. Ormond Beach PD
“High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification”
FL$58,227Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
482. Cabarrus County Sheriff
“Requires graduation from high school or a GED.”
NC$58,225Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
483. Sevier County Sheriff
“High School Diploma or GED”
TN$58,203Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
484. Malheur County Sheriff
“High school diploma or GED.”
OR$58,150Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
485. Wickenburg PD
“High School Diploma or GED”
AZ$58,115Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
486. Morrisville PD
“High School Diploma or GED”
NC$58,115Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
487. Karnes County Sheriff
“High school diploma or GED.”
TX$57,990Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
488. Graham PD
“High School Diploma or GED equivalent”
NC$57,875Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
489. Chester County Sheriff
“High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)”
PA$57,724Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
490. Clarksville PD
“High school diploma or GED equivalent.”
TN$57,712Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
491. Fayetteville PD
“High school diploma or GED. A transcript from an accredited institution documenting a minimum of twelve (12) hours of completed college coursework with at least a "C" average may substitute for a high school diploma or GED certificate.”
AR$57,699Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
492. Mesquite PD
“Graduation from high school or GED.”
NV$57,637Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
493. Bartlesville PD
“High School diploma or GED; and, no prior experience or training is required”
OK$57,450Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
494. South Carolina Highway Patrol
“Must have at least a high school diploma”
SC$57,361Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
495. Greenville PD
“High school diploma or equivalent.”
SC$57,353Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
496. Pitt County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school supplemented by training in basic law enforcement; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.”
NC$57,310Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
497. Chapel Hill PD
“A high school diploma or its equivalent”
NC$57,164Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
498. Montebello PD
“Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is desirable.”
CA$57,096Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
499. Benson PD
“High school diploma or GED with additional education in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, or a related field, and two (2) years of work experience.”
AZ$57,002Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
500. Front Royal PD
“Education: High School Diploma/GED”
VA$57,000Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
501. Harrisonburg PD
“High School Diploma or GED.”
VA$56,992Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
502. Dare County Sheriff
“High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in law enforcement, or equivalent combination of education and experience.”
NC$56,935Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
503. St. Clair County Sheriff
“High school diploma.”
IL$56,923Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
504. Norcross PD
“High School diploma or GED and one to two years of experience.”
GA$56,917Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
505. Cullman PD
“High school diploma or equivalent required.”
AL$56,709Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
506. Charlottesville PD
“High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.”
VA$56,680Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
507. Syracuse PD
“Candidates must be high school graduates or holders of a high school equivalency diploma issued by an education department of any of the states of the United States”
NY$56,674Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
508. Chatham County Sheriff
“High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience.”
NC$56,593Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
509. Colonial Heights PD
“Graduated from an accredited high school or GED certificate”
VA$56,585Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
510. Franklin County Sheriff
“High school diploma with some law enforcement training or experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.”
NC$56,563Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
511. Washoe County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school, possession of a General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, OR proof of passing a high school equivalency assessment approved by the State Board of Education or an appropriate authority in another state is required at the time of application.”
NV$56,493Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
512. Pinehurst PD
“Graduation from high school and completion of basic law enforcement training; experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.”
NC$56,480Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
513. Aiken PD
“High school diploma or equivalent; associate level degree desirable.”
SC$56,451Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
514. Portsmouth PD
“Graduation from high school or GED; and at least 1 year of credited service as a police officer.”
VA$56,430Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
515. Taft PD
“High School Diploma or successful completion of the GED”
CA$56,264Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
516. Kernersville PD
“Completion of high school and some law enforcement training or experience preferred.”
NC$56,264Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
517. Chaves County Sheriff
“High School Diploma or G.E.D.”
NM$56,264Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
518. Cathedral City PD
“Equivalent to graduation from high school.”
CA$56,160Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
519. Michigan State Police
“Possession of a high school diploma or GED Certificate.”
MI$56,118Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
520. Foley PD
“High School Diploma or its equivalent one (1) year of experience in a job related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.”
AL$56,077Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
521. Milton PD
“Required High School diploma (or GED equivalent).”
GA$56,050Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
522. Leon County Sheriff
“High School Diploma or GED.”
FL$55,800Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
523. Topsail Beach PD
“High school graduation and completion of basic law enforcement training, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.”
NC$55,793Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
524. Plant City PD
“High school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma.”
FL$55,765Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
525. Williston PD
“High School diploma or equivalent.”
ND$55,692Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
526. Harnett County Sheriff
“High school diploma and completion of basic law enforcement training”
NC$55,688Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
527. Santa Rosa County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school or GED.”
FL$55,619Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
528. Ponce Inlet PD
“High school Diploma or its equivalency.”
FL$55,608Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
529. Ashville PD
“Possess a high school diploma or equivalent; a college degree is not required.”
OH$55,536Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
530. Thomaston PD
“Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, complemented by specialized training in law enforcement principles and practices.”
GA$55,400Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
531. Suffolk PD
“Graduation from high school and one to two years of experience in law enforcement work, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.”
VA$55,304Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
532. Halifax County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school / GED.”
NC$55,302Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
533. Columbiana PD
“High School Diploma or GED”
AL$55,213Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
534. Fairborn PD
“High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency.”
OH$55,203Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
535. Statesville PD
“High School Diploma or GED.”
NC$55,120Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
536. St. Clair County Sheriff
“High school diploma (GED acceptable) required”
MI$55,025Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
537. Cambridge PD
“You need to have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.”
MA$55,000Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
538. Wilson PD
“Be a high school graduate or have passed the General Educational Development Test indicating high school equivalency;”
NC$54,970Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
539. Stanislaus County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school or passage of high school level General Education Development (GED) test;”
CA$54,954Hiring · 6Oct 1, 2026
540. Brawley PD
“Graduation from high school or passing of the G.E.D. test indicating high school graduation level.”
CA$54,900Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
541. Beaufort PD
“Graduation from high school and completion of basic law enforcement training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.”
NC$54,862Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
542. Blacksburg PD
“High School Diploma or GED Certification required”
VA$54,850Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
543. Newton County Sheriff
“Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.”
MO$54,811Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
544. Cumberland County Sheriff
“have a high school diploma or GED”
NC$54,765Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
545. Stafford County Sheriff
“High school diploma or equivalency (GED) required.”
VA$54,746Hiring · 5Oct 1, 2026
546. Garden City PD
“Possess a High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Test”
MI$54,671Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
547. York County Sheriff
“High School Graduation or GED equivalent.”
SC$54,662Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
548. Dodge City PD
“High School diploma or GED”
KS$54,642Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
549. Pender County Sheriff
“High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.”
NC$54,577Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
550. Henry County PD
“Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent”
GA$54,557Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
551. Alamance County Sheriff
“High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).”
NC$54,515Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
552. Big Spring PD
“High School diploma or GED as required by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE).”
TX$54,109Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
553. El Paso PD
“High School Diploma or GED or higher, and six (6) months of general work experience involving public contact; or at least two (2) years of full-time active military service with an honorable discharge.”
TX$54,059Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
554. Navajo County Sheriff
“High school diploma or GED equivalent.”
AZ$54,046Hiring · 5Oct 1, 2026
555. Henry County Sheriff
“High School Diploma or GED required”
GA$54,017Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
556. Hendersonville PD
“High school diploma: prior experience in law enforcement is desired; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.”
NC$53,936Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
557. West Virginia State Police
“Applicants must have at minimum, a high school diploma or G.E.D equivalency.”
WV$53,724Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
558. Decatur PD
“High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency.”
AL$53,674Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
559. Port Orange PD
“Age 21, possess a valid Florida operator's license, a high school diploma or equivalency, be a U.S. Citizen”
FL$53,560Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
560. Berkeley County Sheriff
“High School diploma or equivalent;”
SC$53,553Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
561. Lake City PD
“Must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Diploma (GED).”
FL$53,355Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
562. Chesterfield County PD
“High school diploma or GED”
VA$53,214Hiring · 6Oct 1, 2026
563. Durham PD
“Completion of high school or equivalency (some college preferred)”
NC$53,167Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
564. Humboldt County Sheriff
“Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade or GED.”
CA$53,061Hiring · 9Oct 1, 2026
565. Dearborn PD
“Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.”
MI$52,915Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
566. Albemarle PD
“Graduation from high school or equivalent.”
NC$52,569Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
567. Springdale PD
“High school diploma or GED plus specialized training and/or additional college courses and 19-23 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.”
AR$52,267Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
568. Winchester PD
“Must possess a high school diploma or GED.”
VA$52,267Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
569. Pacific Grove PD
“Must possess a High School diploma, a G.E.D. certificate, and/or have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited school, college, or university.”
CA$52,166Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
570. Hamilton County Sheriff
“Must have a recognized high school diploma or GED”
TN$52,000Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
571. Panama City PD
“Must be a high school graduate or its equivalent.”
FL$51,958Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
572. Green Cove Springs PD
“High School Diploma or GED and must meet all State Police Minimum Standards requirements”
FL$51,848Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
573. Craven County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school and possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Training Certificate.”
NC$51,677Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
574. Maiden PD
“Graduation from high school and completion of basic law enforcement training and possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.”
NC$51,635Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
575. Media PD
“High school graduate or equivalent.”
PA$51,626Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
576. Lander County Sheriff
“Completion of high school or General Education Development (GED) Certificate.”
NV$51,480Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
577. Marion County Sheriff
“High School diploma or GED.”
FL$51,388Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
578. Gastonia PD
“High School Diploma or GED equivalency required”
NC$51,300Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
579. Lexington County Sheriff
“High School diploma or equivalent”
SC$51,294Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
580. Harker Heights PD
“Must possess a high school diploma or GED with proof of at least 12 hours of credit from an accredited institution of higher education.”
TX$51,272Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
581. Winston-Salem PD
“Graduation from high school or GED equivalency.”
NC$51,269Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
582. Warrenton PD
“Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.”
VA$51,085Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
583. Kinston PD
“Graduation from high school and completion of basic law enforcement training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.”
NC$50,981Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
584. Orange County Sheriff
“Accredited high school or GED diploma.”
FL$50,960Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
585. Albany PD
“High school diploma or GED required”
GA$50,862Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
586. Somerton PD
“Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency.”
AZ$50,773Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
587. Fort Lauderdale PD
“High School diploma or a G.E.D. equivalency, supplemented by considerable experience in firearms operation instruction; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.”
FL$50,773Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
588. Clemson PD
“Requires a high school graduate or GED equivalent and completion of Police Academy training”
SC$50,600Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
589. Gainesville PD
“High School Diploma or G.E.D.”
GA$50,565Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
590. Mobile County Sheriff
“Graduation from a standard senior high school or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test”
AL$50,526Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
591. Lynchburg PD
“Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school and considerable experience in police work.”
VA$50,502Hiring · 6Oct 1, 2026
592. Janesville PD
“High school diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by a minimum 40 college semester credits at time of hire (60 college semester credits for lateral transfer candidates at time of application) or Associate Degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice or related field or general studies from an accredited college or university.”
WI$50,256Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
593. Citrus County Sheriff
“High school diploma or GED required”
FL$50,003Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
594. Slidell PD
“Must possess a High School graduation diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalent.”
LA$50,003Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
595. Frostburg PD
“High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent”
MD$50,003Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
596. Elizabeth City PD
“Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.”
NC$50,000Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
597. Spearman PD
“High School Diploma or Equivalent, Valid Driver License, US Citizen”
TX$50,000Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
598. Huntersville PD
“High school diploma or GED.”
NC$49,986Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
599. Pelham PD
“Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.”
AL$49,941Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
600. Marana PD
“High school diploma or GED equivalent.”
AZ$49,587Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
601. Kern County Sheriff
“High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.”
CA$49,558Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
602. Branson PD
“High School diploma or GED equivalent”
MO$49,421Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
603. Roanoke PD
“Any combination of education or experience equivalent to graduation of high school.”
VA$49,391Hiring · 8Oct 1, 2026
604. Kingsport PD
“Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.”
TN$49,275Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
605. Washington PD
“High school diploma or general education degree (GED).”
NC$49,153Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
606. Gladstone PD
“HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED REQUIRED”
MO$49,000Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
607. Spartanburg PD
“A high school diploma or equivalent”
SC$48,714Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
608. Clinton PD
“Graduation from high school and some law enforcement training or experience.”
NC$48,527Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
609. Greenville PD
“High school diploma or GED; and”
NC$48,506Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
610. Havelock PD
“Graduation from high school; an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice is preferred”
NC$48,483Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
611. Nueces County Sheriff
“High school diploma or general education degree (GED).”
TX$48,235Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
612. Owensboro PD
“High school diploma or GED”
KY$48,194Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
613. Hopkinsville PD
“high school graduate or equivalent”
KY$47,927Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
614. Fairhope PD
“Possess a high school diploma or GED.”
AL$47,840Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
615. Springfield PD
“High school diploma, some experience in police work desirable, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the required knowledge and abilities.”
TN$47,319Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
616. Hampton PD
“Graduation from an accredited high school course of study or successful completion of a GED”
VA$47,258Hiring · 7Oct 1, 2026
617. Ardmore PD
“State Certified High School diploma or GED”
OK$46,987Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
618. New Orleans PD
“HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED) must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education.”
LA$46,885Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
619. Titusville PD
“High School Diploma or state equivalent (GED).”
FL$45,885Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
620. Buncombe County Sheriff
“High School diploma or equivalent”
NC$45,469Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
621. Columbus PD
“Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.”
GA$45,450Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
622. Lexington PD
“Education equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training or ability to complete Basic Law Enforcement Training within 6 months of hire;”
NC$45,365Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
623. Clinton PD
“Possess a high school diploma or GED.”
SC$45,000Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
624. Columbia PD
“High school diploma or GED”
SC$45,000Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
625. Phenix City PD
“High School Diploma / GED”
AL$44,640Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
626. Warren County Sheriff
“Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.”
NC$44,500Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
627. San Luis PD
“A High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.”
AZ$44,304Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
628. Shelby PD
“High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.”
NC$44,179Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
629. New Hanover County Sheriff
“High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).”
NC$44,152Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
630. Nash County Sheriff
“Graduation from high school and completion of basic law enforcement training; possession of a Basic Law Enforcement Certificate preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.”
NC$43,738Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
631. Brevard County Sheriff
“Must have a High School Diploma or GED”
FL$43,597Hiring · 6Oct 1, 2026
632. Ruidoso PD
“Must have High School Education or equivalent”
NM$43,472Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
633. Bell Gardens PD
“High School graduation or equivalent.”
CA$43,404Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
634. Irving PD
“A high school diploma or GED required.”
TX$43,368Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
635. Arkansas City PD
“Associate degree or vocational school training in political science, criminal justice, public administration, or related field is preferred.”
KS$42,786Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
636. Escambia County Sheriff
“Have a high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.”
FL$42,578Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
637. Mobile PD
“Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test”
AL$42,307Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
638. West Melbourne PD
“High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.”
FL$42,036Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
639. Sullivan County Sheriff
“have a high school diploma or GED equivalent”
MO$42,000Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
640. Breckenridge Hills PD
“A High School Diploma or GED is required.”
MO$41,808Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
641. Coalinga PD
“U.S. high school graduate; passed the GED test; passed the California High School Proficiency Exam; or attained a two (2) year or four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university.”
CA$41,600Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
642. Sanford PD
“High School Diploma or GED.”
FL$41,600Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
643. Battle Creek PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent.”
MI$41,600Hiring · 3Oct 1, 2026
644. Kimberling City PD
“a high school graduate or equivalent”
MO$41,600Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
645. Newark PD
“High School Diploma or GED”
NJ$41,592Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
646. Forsyth PD
“Minimum qualifications include high school graduate or GED”
MO$40,560Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
647. Grant County Sheriff
“High School or GED certificate”
NM$40,123Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
648. Atlantic City PD
“Graduation from high school or vocational high school or possession of an approved high school equivalent certificate.”
NJ$40,000Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
649. Melbourne PD
“Must be a high school graduate or has been awarded a certificate of equivalency as established by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.”
FL$39,541Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
650. Ash Grove PD
“High School Diploma or equivalent”
MO$39,520Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
651. El Dorado Springs PD
“have a high school diploma or equivalent”
MO$36,774Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
652. Plattsburg PD
“have a HS diploma or GED”
MO$35,776Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
653. Vernon County Sheriff
“High school diploma or equivalent.”
MO$33,779Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
654. Bowling Green PD
“be a graduate or have an equivalent high school diploma (GED)”
MO$33,280Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
655. Charleston County Sheriff
“High School Diploma or GED required; undergraduate degree preferred”
SC$32,011Hiring · 6Oct 1, 2026
656. Orrick PD
“High School Diploma or GED”
MO$31,200Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
657. Piedmont PD
“Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or general equivalency degree.”
MO$31,200Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
658. Montgomery PD
“Graduation from an approved high school, or a G.E.D. certificate is required.”
AL$27,265Hiring · 4Oct 1, 2026
659. Bollinger County Sheriff
“Possess a high school diploma or GED”
MO$23,920Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
660. Ridgecrest PD
“Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.”
CANot publishedHiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
661. Connecticut State Police
“Possess a high school diploma or GED by the completion of training.”
CTNot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
662. DeLand PD
“High school diploma or GED”
FLNot publishedHiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
663. Boston PD
“High school diploma or GED certificate”
MANot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
664. South St. Paul PD
“possess a high school diploma or equivalent”
MNNot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
665. Bellefontaine Neighbors PD
“High school diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.) equivalent”
MONot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
666. Carrollton PD
“High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred”
MONot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
667. Carterville PD
“High school diploma or equivalent”
MONot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
668. Fayette PD
“Must have either a high school diploma or G.E.D.”
MONot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
669. Hollister PD
“High school diploma or equivalent.”
MONot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
670. Kansas City PD
“High School Diploma or G.E.D Certificate”
MONot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
671. Lake Lafayette PD
“have a high school diploma or GED equivalent”
MONot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
672. Lebanon PD
“Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent plus be a graduate from an authorized state basic law enforcement training academy or a minimum of two (2) years active-duty military service with an honorable discharge will also be considered.”
MONot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
673. Milan PD
“have at least a high school diploma or G.E.D.”
MONot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
674. Noel PD
“High school diploma or GED”
MONot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
675. Pierce City PD
“Must be a High School graduate or equivalent”
MONot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
676. Reeds Spring PD
“have a high school diploma or GED equivalent”
MONot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
677. University City PD
“Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.”
MONot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
678. Willow Springs PD
“High School Diploma or G.E.D.”
MONot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
679. Gasconade County Sheriff
“High School Diploma or GED”
MONot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
680. Wilmington PD
“High School - transcript only”
NCNot publishedHiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
681. Dorchester County Sheriff
“High school diploma or GED supplemented by the completion of required law enforcement coursework.”
SCNot publishedHiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
682. Commerce PD
“High school diploma”
TXNot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
683. Wilson County Sheriff
“Possess a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.”
TXNot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
684. Salt Lake City PD
“Graduation from high school or possession of GED certificate.”
UTNot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
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