Police departments in Rhode Island that don't require college

1 of the 1 Rhode Island departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 1 opening between them, and median starting pay among them is $69,155, against $75,367 for all Rhode Island departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.

Departments
1
of 1 stating a requirement
Median starting pay
$69,155
Rhode Island overall $75,367
Highest
$69,155
East Providence PD
Open jobs
1
across 1 departments

Every Rhode Island department, by starting pay

Highest first
DepartmentAreaStarting payStatusVerified
1. East Providence PD
“Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent”
Providence Area$69,155Hiring · 1Oct 19, 2026
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.

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