Updated 2026-10-02
Police departments in Iowa that don't require college
6 of the 7 Iowa departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 6 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $69,627, against $70,200 for all Iowa departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
6
of 7 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$69,627
Iowa overall $70,200Open jobs
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across 6 departmentsEvery Iowa department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. West Des Moines PD “Must be 21 and have a high school diploma or GED.” | $77,251 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 2. Mason City PD “Education: High school diploma or GED.” | $71,450 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 3. Davenport PD “High school diploma or GED” | $70,322 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 4. Dubuque PD “Possession of a high school diploma or equivalency certificate” | $68,931 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 5. Black Hawk County Sheriff “Must be a high school graduate with a diploma, or possesses a GED equivalency certificate.” | $67,018 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 6. Sioux City PD “Completion of High School or GED.” | $66,437 | Hiring · 1 |
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