Updated 2026-10-02

Police departments in Minnesota that don't require college

1 of the 14 Minnesota departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 1 opening between them. Each row quotes the posting.

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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.
Department	Area	Starting pay	Status	Verified
1. South St. Paul PD “possess a high school diploma or equivalent”	Twin Cities	Not published	Hiring · 1	Oct 1, 2026

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