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 17
Dna Forensic Analyst/Department of Public Safety
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Lauren Niskach works as a Dna Forensic Analyst for Department of Public Safety. Lauren earned $61,944 in 2024.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Alicia Royal holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $61,866.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Jared Sylvia holds the role of State Police Detective at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,827.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Julia Payne works as a Sbi Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Julia earned $61,463 in 2024.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Kyleigh O'Donnell serves as a Emergency Communication Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,316.
Public Relations Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Tyler Davis works as a Public Relations Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Tyler earned $61,313 in 2024.
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Payroll for Natalie Fagan (Emergency Communication Specialist, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $60,934 in 2024.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Rachel Lacoste serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,876.
Motor Carrier Inspections Supervisor/Department of Public Safety
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James Wright works as a Motor Carrier Inspections Supervisor for Department of Public Safety. James earned $60,644 in 2024.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Reid Bond is a State Police Detective at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $60,631.
Office Assistant II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Hannah Osgood serves as a Office Assistant II. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,618.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Cassandra Mcdonald holds the role of State Police Detective at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,577.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Alexander Serio holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,542.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Gregory Markee holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $60,535.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Wendy Enman works as a Office Associate II for Department of Public Safety. Wendy earned $60,371 in 2024.
Senior Fire Investigator/Department of Public Safety
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Andrew Whitney works as a Senior Fire Investigator for Department of Public Safety. Andrew earned $60,133 in 2024.
State Police Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Scott Duff is a State Police Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $60,073.
State Police Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Andrew Hardy works as a State Police Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Andrew earned $59,876 in 2024.
State Police Detective Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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David Powser Jr holds the role of State Police Detective Corporal at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,520.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Toral Adams is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $59,484.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Cheryl Twitchell works as a Office Associate II for Department of Public Safety. Cheryl earned $59,429 in 2024.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Chasity Sidelinger is a Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $59,133.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Adam Bell serves as a State Police Detective. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,034.
Emergency Community Specialist - Lead/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Shelley Humphrey serves as a Emergency Community Specialist - Lead. Their 2022 pay totaled $58,819.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Garret Booth holds the role of State Police Sergeant at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,533.
Contract/Grant Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Starla Dorval serves as a Contract/Grant Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,295.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Deborah Mullen serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,133.
Office Assistant II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Antoniette Aloba serves as a Office Assistant II. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,011.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Nicholas Watson holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,920.
Public Safety Inspector I/Department of Public Safety
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Edward Bonney holds the role of Public Safety Inspector I at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,653.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Meaghan Brown works as a Emergency Communication Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Meaghan earned $57,595 in 2024.
State Police Investigator/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, David Simmons serves as a State Police Investigator. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,311.
Public Safety Mechanic/Department of Public Safety
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Paul Litchfield Iii holds the role of Public Safety Mechanic at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,175.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Randall Keaten holds the role of State Police Sergeant-E at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $57,146.
Emergency Medical Education Trg Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
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Anna Massefski appears in Department of Public Safety payroll as a Emergency Medical Education Trg Coordinator, with $57,086 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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Eric Bergquist works as a State Police Sergeant-E for Department of Public Safety. Eric earned $56,876 in 2023.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Melanie Peterson serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2024 pay totaled $56,849.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Rhonda Dow works as a Office Associate II for Department of Public Safety. Rhonda earned $56,828 in 2024.
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This State Police Detective record at Department of Public Safety for David Coflesky may represent several individuals, totaling $55,909 in 2023.
Director State Bureau of Identification/Department of Public Safety
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Matthew Ruel holds the role of Director State Bureau of Identification at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $55,683.