Updated 2026-10-09
Police departments in Florida that don't require college
51 of the 54 Florida departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 96 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $61,194, against $62,400 for all Florida departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
51
of 54 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$61,194
Florida overall $62,400Open jobs
96
across 51 departmentsEvery Florida department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. 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.” | $84,000 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 2. Sunrise PD “Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D. equivalency diploma.” | $79,071 | Hiring · 3 | ||
| 3. Sarasota County Sheriff “Must have a high school diploma or equivalent” | $78,733 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 4. Manatee County Sheriff “High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)” | $77,522 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 5. Boynton Beach PD “Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent, which includes United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) tests.” | $76,650 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 6. North Palm Beach PD “High School diploma or GED” | $76,378 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 7. Naples PD “Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.” | $76,320 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 8. Lantana PD “Candidate possesses a High School diploma, or equivalent, and Florida Law Enforcement Certificate.” | $76,309 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 9. Coconut Creek PD “Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.” | $75,217 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 10. Port St. Lucie PD “Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required.” | $72,530 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 11. Delray Beach PD “Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent” | $72,000 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 12. Hollywood PD “High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalency.” | $72,000 | Hiring · 5 | ||
| 13. 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” | $71,029 | Hiring · 6 | ||
| 14. Fort Myers PD “Must possess a high school diploma or GED” | $70,824 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 15. Miami Gardens PD “Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.” | $68,250 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 16. Osceola County Sheriff “High School Diploma or G.E.D.” | $66,000 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 17. Winter Springs PD “High School diploma or GED” | $65,520 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 18. Clermont PD “High school diploma or GED.” | $65,405 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 19. Casselberry PD “Have earned a high school graduate or equivalent (GED).” | $64,890 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 20. Ocoee PD “High School Grad/GED Required” | $64,634 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 21. Stuart PD “High School Graduate or equivalent” | $63,856 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 22. Okaloosa County Sheriff “High School Diploma/GED” | $63,554 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 23. St. Cloud PD “Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.” | $62,495 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 24. Davie PD “Graduation from an accredited high school supplemented by course work at a police training school or academy” | $62,400 | Hiring · 4 | ||
| 25. Miramar PD “be a high school graduate from an accredited high school or have obtained a GED.” | $61,662 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 26. Leesburg PD “Must possess a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) equivalency” | $61,194 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 27. Treasure Island PD “Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.” | $60,320 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 28. Eustis PD “High school Diploma or recognized equivalent” | $59,613 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 29. Broward County Sheriff “High school diploma or equivalent.” | $59,138 | Hiring · 5 | ||
| 30. Vero Beach PD “Graduation from High School or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.” | $58,968 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 31. Plant City PD “High school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma.” | $58,552 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 32. Ormond Beach PD “High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification” | $58,227 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 33. New Port Richey PD “High School Diploma or GED Certificate.” | $55,786 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 34. Santa Rosa County Sheriff “Graduation from high school or GED.” | $55,619 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 35. Ponce Inlet PD “High school Diploma or its equivalency.” | $55,608 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 36. Port Orange PD “Age 21, possess a valid Florida operator's license, a high school diploma or equivalency, be a U.S. Citizen” | $53,560 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 37. Lake City PD “Must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Diploma (GED).” | $53,355 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 38. Walton County Sheriff “Education – High school diploma or GED equivalent” | $53,100 | Hiring · 3 | ||
| 39. Village of Pinecrest PD “High School Diploma or GED equivalent.” | $52,603 | Hiring · 3 | ||
| 40. Panama City PD “Must be a high school graduate or its equivalent.” | $51,958 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 41. Green Cove Springs PD “High School Diploma or GED and must meet all State Police Minimum Standards requirements” | $51,848 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 42. Marion County Sheriff “High School diploma or GED.” | $51,388 | Hiring · 3 | ||
| 43. Orange County Sheriff “Accredited high school or GED diploma.” | $50,960 | Hiring · 4 | ||
| 44. 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.” | $50,773 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 45. Citrus County Sheriff “High school diploma or GED required” | $50,003 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 46. Titusville PD “High School Diploma or state equivalent (GED).” | $45,885 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 47. Brevard County Sheriff “Must have a High School Diploma or GED” | $43,597 | Hiring · 6 | ||
| 48. Sanford PD “High School Diploma or GED.” | $42,848 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 49. Escambia County Sheriff “Have a high school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.” | $42,578 | Hiring · 3 | ||
| 50. West Melbourne PD “High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.” | $42,036 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 51. 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.” | $39,541 | Hiring · 2 |
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