Updated 2026-10-02
Police departments in Connecticut that don't require college
13 of the 15 Connecticut departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 22 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $70,554, against $72,883 for all Connecticut departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
13
of 15 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$70,554
Connecticut overall $72,883Open jobs
22
across 13 departmentsEvery Connecticut department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Torrington PD “High School Diploma or G.E.D.” | $80,573 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 2. Enfield PD “High School Diploma or GED” | $80,288 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 3. Bristol PD “high school graduate or equivalent” | $78,813 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 4. Newington PD “High School Diploma or GED Certificate” | $72,983 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 5. Manchester PD “have a High School Diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED)” | $71,035 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 6. 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.” | $70,699 | Hiring · 3 | ||
| 7. Derby PD “Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.” | $70,408 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 8. New Canaan PD “Applicants must be a U.S Citizen, at least 21 years of age, and have a high school or equivalent degree.” | $69,426 | Hiring · 3 | ||
| 9. East Hartford PD “High School Diploma or equivalent” | $67,696 | Hiring · 3 | ||
| 10. Naugatuck PD “Have a High School Diploma or GED” | $66,826 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 11. Stratford PD “High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate (GED)” | $66,576 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 12. Plymouth PD “possess a high school diploma or GED” | $66,226 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 13. Connecticut State Police “Possess a high school diploma or GED by the completion of training.” | Not published | Hiring · 1 |
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