Updated 2026-10-02
Police departments in Montana that don't require college
4 of the 4 Montana 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 $75,047, against $79,581 for all Montana departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
4
of 4 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$75,047
Montana overall $79,581Open jobs
5
across 4 departmentsEvery Montana department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Great Falls PD “High School diploma or equivalent certificate issued by the superintendent of public instruction, an appropriate issuing agency, another state or the federal government.” | $90,979 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 2. Bozeman PD “High School Diploma or GED” | $79,581 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 3. Helena PD “High School diploma or GED certificate.” | $70,512 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 4. Whitefish PD “High school diploma or equivalent.” | $64,709 | Hiring · 1 |
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