Updated 2026-10-02
Police departments in Georgia that don't require college
12 of the 12 Georgia departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 19 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $55,725, against $55,400 for all Georgia departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
12
of 12 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$55,725
Georgia overall $55,400Open jobs
19
across 12 departmentsEvery Georgia department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Alpharetta PD “High school diploma or GED equivalency.” | $61,100 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 2. Fulton County Sheriff “High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)” | $60,000 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 3. Athens-Clarke County PD “High school diploma or equivalent required.” | $59,287 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 4. East Point PD “High school diploma or equivalent” | $58,500 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 5. Norcross PD “High School diploma or GED and one to two years of experience.” | $56,917 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 6. Milton PD “Required High School diploma (or GED equivalent).” | $56,050 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 7. Thomaston PD “Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, complemented by specialized training in law enforcement principles and practices.” | $55,400 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 8. Henry County PD “Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent” | $54,557 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 9. Henry County Sheriff “High School Diploma or GED required” | $54,017 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 10. Albany PD “High school diploma or GED required” | $50,862 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 11. Gainesville PD “High School Diploma or G.E.D.” | $50,565 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 12. Columbus PD “Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.” | $45,450 | Hiring · 1 |
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