Updated 2026-10-02

Police departments in Utah that don't require college

3 of the 3 Utah 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 $71,516, against $71,516 for all Utah departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.

Departments
3
of 3 stating a requirement
Median starting pay
$71,516
Utah overall $71,516
Highest
$73,050
West Valley PD
Open jobs
5
across 3 departments

Every Utah department, by starting pay

Highest first
DepartmentAreaStarting payStatusVerified
1. West Valley PD
“Graduation from high school or possession of GED certificate.”
Salt Lake Valley$73,050Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
2. St. George PD
“Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent”
St. George Area$69,982Hiring · 2Oct 1, 2026
3. Salt Lake City PD
“Graduation from high school or possession of GED certificate.”
Salt Lake ValleyNot publishedHiring · 1Oct 1, 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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