Updated 2026-10-02
Police departments in Alaska that don't require college
7 of the 7 Alaska departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 8 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $87,027, against $86,747 for all Alaska departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
7
of 7 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$87,027
Alaska overall $86,747Open jobs
8
across 7 departmentsEvery Alaska department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Alaska State Troopers “Must possess a high school diploma or have passed a General Education Development (GED) test.” | $97,365 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 2. North Slope Borough PD “High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.” | $94,120 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 3. Anchorage PD “High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.” | $88,213 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 4. Juneau PD “High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.” | $87,027 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 5. Soldotna PD “Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).” | $86,466 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 6. Sitka PD “High School diploma or GED, Associate's Degree or higher in Criminal Justice or a related field, preferred” | $72,800 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 7. Palmer PD “High School Diploma or equivalent” | $60,840 | Hiring · 1 |
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