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 23
Fire Investigator/Department of Public Safety
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Edward Hastings Iv works as a Fire Investigator for Department of Public Safety. Edward earned $26,790 in 2023.
Computer Forensic Analyst/Department of Public Safety
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Mathew Johnson is a Computer Forensic Analyst at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $26,498.
Capitol Police Officer/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jacob Labo serves as a Capitol Police Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,011.
State Police Detective Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Mark Ferreira is a State Police Detective Corporal at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $25,740.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Jason Sattler works as a State Police Sergeant-E for Department of Public Safety. Jason earned $25,372 in 2022.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Christopher Howe holds the role of Sbi Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $25,196.
Capitol Security Screener/Department of Public Safety
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Matthew Robinson holds the role of Capitol Security Screener at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,139.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Matthew Curtin serves as a State Police Trooper. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,069.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jeffrey Degroot serves as a State Police Trooper. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,031.
Public Safety Inspector III/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Gregory Day serves as a Public Safety Inspector III. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,995.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Lee Vanadestine is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $24,601.
Management Analyst I/Department of Public Safety
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Michaela Allen works as a Management Analyst I for Department of Public Safety. Michaela earned $24,538 in 2024.
Office Specialist I/Department of Public Safety
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Nicole Denis holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $24,205.
Capitol Police Security Agent/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Matthew Robinson serves as a Capitol Police Security Agent. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,626.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Jonathan Russell works as a State Police Sergeant-E for Department of Public Safety. Jonathan earned $23,545 in 2024.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Teresa Glick holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,508.
Office Associate I/Department of Public Safety
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Beth Dawson works as a Office Associate I for Department of Public Safety. Beth earned $23,460 in 2024.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Shane St Pierre serves as a State Police Trooper. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,424.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Jennifer Lastella is a Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $23,358.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Anthony Keim serves as a State Police Trooper. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,343.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Ethel Ross works as a State Police Detective for Department of Public Safety. Ethel earned $23,286 in 2022.
State Police Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Jordan Bragan holds the role of State Police Corporal at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,005.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Mary Morgan holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $22,976.
Public Safety Mechanic/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Aaron Cyr serves as a Public Safety Mechanic. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,672.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jennifer Good serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,145.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Amanda Abbott holds the role of Sbi Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,133.
Office Assistant II/Department of Public Safety
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Cami Hippler is a Office Assistant II at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $21,660.
Assistant Fire Marshal-Inspections/Department of Public Safety
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Richard Mccarthy is a Assistant Fire Marshal-Inspections at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $21,652.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Karen Potter is a Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $21,383.
State Police Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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John Lacoste holds the role of State Police Corporal at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,159.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Brendan Parker holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $20,383.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Travis Chapman works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Travis earned $20,354 in 2024.
Computer Forensic Analyst/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Leah Heuer serves as a Computer Forensic Analyst. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,235.
Highway Safety Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
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Jamie Dionne works as a Highway Safety Coordinator for Department of Public Safety. Jamie earned $20,036 in 2022.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Darren Vittum holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,947.
State Police Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Derrick Record holds the role of State Police Corporal at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,760.
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Payroll for Andrew Bambach (State Police Trooper, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $19,676 in 2024.
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Payroll for Jodell Wilkinson (State Police Sergeant-E, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $19,626 in 2023.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Ryan Brockway works as a State Police Detective for Department of Public Safety. Ryan earned $19,560 in 2022.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Thomas Hickman works as a Sbi Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Thomas earned $19,537 in 2024.