Updated 2026-10-02
Police departments in Louisiana that don't require college
2 of the 2 Louisiana departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 5 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $48,444, against $48,444 for all Louisiana departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
2
of 2 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$48,444
Louisiana overall $48,444Open jobs
5
across 2 departmentsEvery Louisiana department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Slidell PD “Must possess a High School graduation diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalent.” | $50,003 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 2. New Orleans PD “HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED) must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education.” | $46,885 | Hiring · 4 |
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