Maine / Department of Public Safety
Agency file
The Department of Public Safety provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2024, this agency had 858 employees with median total compensation of $84,853; the highest distinct record was $243,989.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 858 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($84,853) — 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 $154,699 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $23,005. 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
Highest-paid first / page 14
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Benjamin Handzel holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $77,737.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Angela Kooistra is a State Police Sergeant-E at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $77,563.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Brandi Irish serves as a Sbi Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,526.
Public Safety Inspector I/Department of Public Safety
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Steven James works as a Public Safety Inspector I for Department of Public Safety. Steven earned $77,489 in 2024.
Specialist Agent Investigator/Department of Public Safety
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Erik Larsen works as a Specialist Agent Investigator for Department of Public Safety. Erik earned $77,468 in 2024.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Jenna Davies holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $77,246.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Khyati Bhatt serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2024 pay totaled $77,217.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Jillian Gallagher is a Sbi Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $77,160.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Herbert Leighton holds the role of State Police Sergeant at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,857.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Jeffrey Mills holds the role of State Police Sergeant at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $76,566.
Behavioral Health Prg Coor/Department of Public Safety
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Elsie-Kay Banks works as a Behavioral Health Prg Coor for Department of Public Safety. Elsie-Kay earned $76,378 in 2024.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Jason Andrews works as a State Police Sergeant-E for Department of Public Safety. Jason earned $76,350 in 2024.
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Payroll for Rick Moody (State Police Sergeant-E, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $76,336 in 2024.
Behavioral Health Prg Coor/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jeni Moody serves as a Behavioral Health Prg Coor. Their 2024 pay totaled $76,234.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Jarod Stedman is a State Police Sergeant-E at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $76,092.
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Payroll for Daniel Hanson (State Police Sergeant-E, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $75,930 in 2024.
Paralegal/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Dorothy Bonsant serves as a Paralegal. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,838.
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Jonah O'Roak appears in Department of Public Safety payroll as a State Police Sergeant-E, with $75,651 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Elgin Physic serves as a State Police Sergeant-E. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,554.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Alexandria Paine is a Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $75,517.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Sander Cowie holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $75,248.
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Payroll for Sophia Swiatek (State Police Trooper, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $75,103 in 2024.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Jesse Duda is a State Police Sergeant-E at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $75,082.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Ryan Brockway works as a State Police Sergeant-E for Department of Public Safety. Ryan earned $74,955 in 2024.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Cami Hippler is a Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $74,947.
State Police Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Patrick Hall serves as a State Police Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,853.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Rick Moody works as a State Police Sergeant for Department of Public Safety. Rick earned $74,769 in 2024.
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Payroll for Madison Campbell (Forensic Chemist Technician, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $74,711 in 2024.
Mcja Train Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Rafael Garza serves as a Mcja Train Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,685.
State Police Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Eric Sucy holds the role of State Police Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $74,664.
Behavioral Health Prg Coor/Department of Public Safety
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Mary Mitchell holds the role of Behavioral Health Prg Coor at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $74,217.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Ethel Ross works as a State Police Sergeant-E for Department of Public Safety. Ethel earned $74,113 in 2024.
Public Safety Inspector I/Department of Public Safety
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Gayle Craig works as a Public Safety Inspector I for Department of Public Safety. Gayle earned $74,011 in 2024.
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Payroll for Thomas Lauzon (State Police Trooper, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $73,809 in 2024.
State Police Polygraph Exam/Department of Public Safety
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Benjamin Sweeney is a State Police Polygraph Exam at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $73,731.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Catherine Holt serves as a Sbi Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $73,721.
Office Specialist II/Department of Public Safety
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Beth Olsen is a Office Specialist II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $73,593.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Jeffrey Mills holds the role of State Police Sergeant-E at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,569.
Public Safety Inspector I/Department of Public Safety
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Kyle Ellingwood is a Public Safety Inspector I at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $73,426.
State Police Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Miles Carpenter is a State Police Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $73,222.