Updated 2026-10-02
Police departments in Nevada that don't require college
11 of the 11 Nevada departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 16 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $67,018, against $65,531 for all Nevada departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
11
of 11 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$67,018
Nevada overall $65,531Open jobs
16
across 11 departmentsEvery Nevada department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Boulder City PD “High school diploma or equivalent.” | $75,941 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 2. Reno PD “High School Diploma or equivalent.” | $72,509 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 3. Sparks PD “High School Diploma or equivalent” | $71,531 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 4. Elko PD “Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent, with supplemented by college course work in police science (preferred).” | $68,521 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 5. Humboldt County Sheriff “Graduation from high school or possession of a General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate.” | $67,496 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 6. Elko County Sheriff “High school diploma or equivalent” | $67,018 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 7. Henderson PD “Graduation from high school or the equivalent” | $64,043 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 8. Storey County Sheriff “Graduation from high school or GED” | $63,521 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 9. Mesquite PD “Graduation from high school or GED.” | $57,637 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 10. Washoe County Sheriff “Graduation from high school, possession of a General Education Development (G.E.D.) Certificate, OR proof of passing a high school equivalency assessment approved by the State Board of Education or an appropriate authority in another state is required at the time of application.” | $56,493 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 11. Lander County Sheriff “Completion of high school or General Education Development (GED) Certificate.” | $51,480 | Hiring · 2 |
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