Updated 2026-10-16
Police departments in Texas that don't require college
34 of the 38 Texas departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 48 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $72,000, against $73,486 for all Texas departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
34
of 38 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$72,000
Texas overall $73,486Open jobs
48
across 34 departmentsEvery Texas department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Waco PD “High School Diploma or GED equivalent and” | $87,844 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 2. Ellis County Sheriff “Has passed a general educational development (GED) test indicating high school graduation level; or holds a high school diploma.” | $85,717 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 3. Rockwall PD “Possess high school diploma or GED” | $84,448 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 4. Harris County Sheriff “Proof of Education: High School Diploma or Transcript, GED Certificate or College Transcript” | $84,448 | Hiring · 3 | ||
| 5. Addison PD “Sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university OR High School diploma/GED with two (2) years of full time, paid, sworn law enforcement experience OR High School/GED diploma with three (3) years of active duty military service.” | $83,266 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 6. Flower Mound PD “High school graduate or GED equivalency is required.” | $82,576 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 7. Anna PD “High school diploma or GED equivalent.” | $81,945 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 8. The Colony PD “Must be at least 21 years of age with a High school diploma or G.E.D.” | $80,982 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 9. Colleyville PD “Minimum age of 21 and a High School Diploma or GED.” | $80,059 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 10. Celina PD “Must have a high school diploma or GED.” | $79,997 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 11. Kyle PD “High School Diploma/Transcript, or a GED certificate and college transcript(s) indicating at least 12 completed credit hours (C average or better)” | $78,755 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 12. Murphy PD “High School diploma or G.E.D required” | $77,971 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 13. Bedford PD “High School Diploma / GED and a minimum of 30 hours of college course work from a college” | $77,896 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 14. Hays County Sheriff “High School Diploma or GED” | $74,888 | Hiring · 4 | ||
| 15. Midland PD “High School graduate” | $73,545 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 16. Oak Point PD “High School Diploma or GED” | $73,520 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 17. Westworth PD “must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.” | $72,000 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 18. Corsicana PD “Must have a high school diploma or a G.E.D.” | $70,720 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 19. Humble PD “Must possess a High School Diploma / GED – some college preferred” | $70,617 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 20. San Marcos PD “High school diploma or GED equivalent.” | $70,221 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 21. Longview PD “High School Diploma or equivalent; no experience is required as this is an entry-level position.” | $68,411 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 22. Dickinson PD “A high school diploma or equivalent is required” | $67,001 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 23. Richland Hills PD “This position requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D.” | $66,700 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 24. Lakeway PD “High School Diploma or GED” | $65,936 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 25. Pflugerville PD “High school diploma or equivalent” | $65,000 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 26. Westover Hills PD “High school diploma/GED” | $65,000 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 27. Navasota PD “High school graduation or its equivalent.” | $63,398 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 28. Mathis PD “High school diploma or equivalency certificate required; college preferred.” | $58,240 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 29. Karnes County Sheriff “High school diploma or GED.” | $57,990 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 30. Big Spring PD “High School diploma or GED as required by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE).” | $54,109 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 31. El Paso PD “High School Diploma or GED or higher, and six (6) months of general work experience involving public contact; or at least two (2) years of full-time active military service with an honorable discharge.” | $54,059 | Hiring · 2 | ||
| 32. Nueces County Sheriff “High school diploma or general education degree (GED).” | $50,170 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 33. Spearman PD “High School Diploma or Equivalent, Valid Driver License, US Citizen” | $50,000 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 34. Commerce PD “High school diploma” | Not published | Hiring · 1 |
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