Updated 2026-10-02
Police departments in Alabama that don't require college
14 of the 15 Alabama departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 30 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $54,444, against $55,213 for all Alabama departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
14
of 15 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$54,444
Alabama overall $55,213Open jobs
30
across 14 departmentsEvery Alabama department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Auburn PD “High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.” | $60,562 | Hiring · 4 | ||
| 2. Madison PD “High School graduate or equivalent.” | $60,200 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 3. 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.” | $58,614 | Hiring · 4 | ||
| 4. Tuscaloosa PD “High school diploma from an accredited institution recognized by APOST or GED required” | $58,586 | Hiring · 3 | ||
| 5. Cullman PD “High school diploma or equivalent required.” | $56,709 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 6. 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.” | $56,077 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 7. Columbiana PD “High School Diploma or GED” | $55,213 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 8. 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.” | $53,674 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 9. Mobile County Sheriff “Graduation from a standard senior high school or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test” | $50,526 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 10. Pelham PD “Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.” | $49,941 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 11. Fairhope PD “Possess a high school diploma or GED.” | $47,840 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 12. Phenix City PD “High School Diploma / GED” | $44,640 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 13. Mobile PD “Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test” | $42,307 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 14. Montgomery PD “Graduation from an approved high school, or a G.E.D. certificate is required.” | $27,265 | Hiring · 4 |
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