Updated 2026-10-02
Police departments in Colorado that don't require college
13 of the 15 Colorado departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 21 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $79,122, against $75,804 for all Colorado departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
13
of 15 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$79,122
Colorado overall $75,804Open jobs
21
across 13 departmentsEvery Colorado department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Frederick PD “High school diploma or GED” | $95,189 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 2. Clear Creek County Sheriff “Requires a high school graduate or GED equivalent.” | $90,903 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 3. Broomfield PD “High school graduate or GED equivalent (college credit is preferred)” | $88,920 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 4. Hudson PD “Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent” | $84,102 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 5. Commerce City PD “Earned a High School Diploma or a General Education Development (GED) or high school equivalency certificate” | $82,327 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 6. Westminster PD “Graduation from high school or GED” | $80,746 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 7. Adams County Sheriff “Possess a High School Diploma or GED.” | $79,122 | Hiring · 3 | ||
| 8. Mountain View PD “Must be Colorado P.O.S.T. certified or certifiable. Diploma / GED” | $77,293 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 9. Pueblo PD “Possess a high school diploma or GED at time of application” | $76,373 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 10. Sheridan PD “High school graduate or equivalency.” | $73,000 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 11. Montrose PD “High School or GED diploma required.” | $72,800 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 12. 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.” | $69,659 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 13. Colorado Springs PD “You must have a high school diploma or GED.” | $66,290 | Hiring · 2 |
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