Updated 2026-10-02
Police departments in Ohio that don't require college
12 of the 12 Ohio departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 17 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $71,188, against $72,946 for all Ohio departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
12
of 12 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$71,188
Ohio overall $72,946Open jobs
17
across 12 departmentsEvery Ohio department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kettering PD “A high school diploma or its equivalent” | $81,598 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 2. Monroe PD “Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED)” | $77,939 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 3. Columbus PD “Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalence (GED).” | $77,938 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 4. Forest Park PD “Graduation from high school or GED.” | $76,993 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 5. Whitehall PD “Must possess a High School diploma or General Educational Development certificate” | $75,962 | Hiring · 3 | ||
| 6. Gahanna PD “High school graduate or equivalent.” | $72,946 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 7. Montgomery County Sheriff “High school diploma or equivalent” | $69,430 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 8. Grandview Heights PD “Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent” | $69,036 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 9. Springfield PD “High School Graduate or equivalent.” | $68,146 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 10. Cleveland PD “High School Diploma or GED.” | $66,467 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 11. Ashville PD “Possess a high school diploma or equivalent; a college degree is not required.” | $55,536 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 12. Fairborn PD “High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency.” | $55,203 | Hiring · 2 |
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