Updated 2026-10-02
Police departments in Michigan that don't require college
8 of the 9 Michigan departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 12 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $55,572, against $59,618 for all Michigan departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
8
of 9 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$55,572
Michigan overall $59,618Open jobs
12
across 8 departmentsEvery Michigan department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Grand Rapids PD “Must have a high school diploma or GED.” | $77,467 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 2. Detroit PD “Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution” | $59,618 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 3. Southfield PD “Must be a U.S. citizen and a high school graduate or equivalent.” | $59,457 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 4. Michigan State Police “Possession of a high school diploma or GED Certificate.” | $56,118 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 5. St. Clair County Sheriff “High school diploma (GED acceptable) required” | $55,025 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 6. Garden City PD “Possess a High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Test” | $54,671 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 7. Dearborn PD “Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.” | $52,915 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 8. Battle Creek PD “High School Diploma or equivalent.” | $41,600 | Hiring · 3 |
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