Georgia / Public Safety, Department Of
Agency file
The Public Safety, Department Of provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2025, this agency had 2,219 employees with median total compensation of $69,552; the highest distinct record was $207,050.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,219 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($69,552) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $98,053 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $20,680. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
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Commissioner/Public Safety, Department Of
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At Public Safety, Department Of, William Hitchens serves as a Commissioner. Their 2025 pay totaled $207,050.
Deputy Commissioner/Public Safety, Department Of
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Kendrick Lowe holds the role of Deputy Commissioner at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,500.
Director/Public Safety, Department Of
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Joshua Lamb works as a Director for Public Safety, Department Of. Joshua earned $182,212 in 2025.
Commissioner, Assistant/Public Safety, Department Of
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At Public Safety, Department Of, Robert Balkcom serves as a Commissioner, Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,256.
Executive Director/Public Safety, Department Of
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Christopher Wigginton works as a Executive Director for Public Safety, Department Of. Christopher earned $161,000 in 2025.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
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Jonathan Posey works as a Gsp Captain for Public Safety, Department Of. Jonathan earned $160,417 in 2025.
Major/Public Safety, Department Of
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Charles Wilson holds the role of Major at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $155,800.
Legal Services Director/Public Safety, Department Of
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Joan Crumpler works as a Legal Services Director for Public Safety, Department Of. Joan earned $155,271 in 2025.
Major/Public Safety, Department Of
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Andrew Montgomery holds the role of Major at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,923.
Major/Public Safety, Department Of
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David Bryant holds the role of Major at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,923.
Major/Public Safety, Department Of
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Gary Langford is a Major at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $154,923.
Comptroller General/Public Safety, Department Of
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Lorri Smith is a Comptroller General at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $147,789.
Director, Human Resources/Public Safety, Department Of
At Public Safety, Department Of, Kate Maier serves as a Director, Human Resources. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,000.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
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Thomas Kustra holds the role of Gsp Captain at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,048.
Major/Public Safety, Department Of
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At Public Safety, Department Of, Christopher Rodewolt serves as a Major. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,661.
Executive Director/Public Safety, Department Of
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At Public Safety, Department Of, William Harvey serves as a Executive Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,528.
Deputy Director/Public Safety, Department Of
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Cheryl Greathouse works as a Deputy Director for Public Safety, Department Of. Cheryl earned $139,725 in 2025.
Major/Public Safety, Department Of
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Walter Christian is a Major at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $138,138.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
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At Public Safety, Department Of, Gregory Shackleford serves as a Gsp Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,767.
Director/Public Safety, Department Of
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At Public Safety, Department Of, Cynthia Jones serves as a Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,220.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
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John Crews is a Gsp Captain at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $134,930.
Gsp Lieutenant/Public Safety, Department Of
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Nicklaus Jenkins works as a Gsp Lieutenant for Public Safety, Department Of. Nicklaus earned $134,909 in 2025.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
At Public Safety, Department Of, Michael Johnson serves as a Gsp Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,487.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
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Brian Screws works as a Gsp Captain for Public Safety, Department Of. Brian earned $134,150 in 2025.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
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Clarence Allen works as a Gsp Captain for Public Safety, Department Of. Clarence earned $133,730 in 2025.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
At Public Safety, Department Of, Christopher Black serves as a Gsp Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,730.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
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Bradley Mosher holds the role of Gsp Captain at Public Safety, Department Of. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,730.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
At Public Safety, Department Of, Larry Dawson serves as a Gsp Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,730.
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Thompson Peeples is a Gsp Captain at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $133,730.
Major/Public Safety, Department Of
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Russell Harrelson is a Major at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $133,268.
Gsp Lieutenant/Public Safety, Department Of
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Lance Scott works as a Gsp Lieutenant for Public Safety, Department Of. Lance earned $132,386 in 2025.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
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William Riley is a Gsp Captain at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $131,207.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
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Stephen Singletary works as a Gsp Captain for Public Safety, Department Of. Stephen earned $131,207 in 2025.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
At Public Safety, Department Of, Shawn Prather serves as a Gsp Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,207.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
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James Robillard is a Gsp Captain at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $131,207.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
Stanley Stalnaker works as a Gsp Captain for Public Safety, Department Of. Stanley earned $131,207 in 2025.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
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At Public Safety, Department Of, Ritchie Howard serves as a Gsp Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,207.
Gsp Captain/Public Safety, Department Of
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Wylie Waller is a Gsp Captain at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $131,207.
Director/Public Safety, Department Of
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Hubert Poole is a Director at Public Safety, Department Of. 2025 total compensation came to $130,500.
Senior Manager Legal Services/Public Safety, Department Of
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At Public Safety, Department Of, Pamela Brophy serves as a Senior Manager Legal Services. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,332.