Updated 2026-10-02

Police departments in Idaho that don't require college

2 of the 2 Idaho departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 3 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $64,514, against $62,258 for all Idaho departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.

Departments
2
of 2 stating a requirement
Median starting pay
$64,514
Idaho overall $62,258
Highest
$65,707
Caldwell PD
Open jobs
3
across 2 departments

Every Idaho department, by starting pay

Highest first
DepartmentAreaStarting payStatusVerified
1. Caldwell PD
“Graduation from high school or possession of a GED”
Boise Area$65,707Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
2. Lewiston PD
“graduation from high school or GED”
Lewiston Area$63,321Hiring · 1Oct 1, 2026
Education requirement and starting pay come from each department's current posting; the quoted line is the sentence the requirement was read from. Some departments require college credits for promotion or pay more for a degree. Check the posting before applying.

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