Updated 2026-10-02
Police departments in Kentucky that don't require college
3 of the 3 Kentucky departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 8 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $48,194, against $48,194 for all Kentucky departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
3
of 3 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$48,194
Kentucky overall $48,194Open jobs
8
across 3 departmentsEvery Kentucky department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Louisville Metro PD “High school diploma or GED equivalent.” | $60,008 | Hiring · 3 | ||
| 2. Owensboro PD “High school diploma or GED” | $48,194 | Hiring · 3 | ||
| 3. Hopkinsville PD “high school graduate or equivalent” | $47,927 | Hiring · 2 |
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