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 24
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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David Alexander holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,242.
Motor Carrier Inspector/Department of Public Safety
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Andrew Tapley works as a Motor Carrier Inspector for Department of Public Safety. Andrew earned $19,224 in 2024.
Public Safety Inspector II/Department of Public Safety
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Dana Violette is a Public Safety Inspector II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $19,208.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Jessica Ricciardelli works as a Office Associate II for Department of Public Safety. Jessica earned $19,144 in 2022.
Capitol Security Screener/Department of Public Safety
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Susan Wade works as a Capitol Security Screener for Department of Public Safety. Susan earned $19,104 in 2023.
State Police Detective Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Paul White holds the role of State Police Detective Corporal at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,049.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Harley Farrar holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,895.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Shelley Humphrey holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,819.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Jason Andrews holds the role of State Police Detective at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $18,667.
Customer Representative Assistant II/Department of Public Safety
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Kristen Morin is a Customer Representative Assistant II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $18,558.
Fire Investigator/Department of Public Safety
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Isaiah Peppard is a Fire Investigator at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $17,502.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Eric Paquette is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $17,476.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Elizabeth Sensor is a Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $17,094.
Public Safety Inspector II/Department of Public Safety
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Joshua Mailman works as a Public Safety Inspector II for Department of Public Safety. Joshua earned $17,032 in 2024.
Customer Representative Assistant II/Department of Public Safety
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Chasity Sidelinger works as a Customer Representative Assistant II for Department of Public Safety. Chasity earned $16,876 in 2023.
Capitol Security Screener/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Martinez serves as a Capitol Security Screener. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,556.
State Police Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Nathan Desrosier serves as a State Police Corporal. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,424.
Public Safety Mechanic/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Robert Chapman serves as a Public Safety Mechanic. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,190.
Forensic Chemist Technician/Department of Public Safety
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Madison Cole works as a Forensic Chemist Technician for Department of Public Safety. Madison earned $16,163 in 2022.
Fire Investigator/Department of Public Safety
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William Nicholas holds the role of Fire Investigator at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,144.
Behavioral Health Prg Coor/Department of Public Safety
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Chloe Alley holds the role of Behavioral Health Prg Coor at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,015.
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This Emergency Communication Specialist record at Department of Public Safety for Chloe Hunter may represent several individuals, totaling $15,837 in 2024.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Maire Hayes is a Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $15,829.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Lorraine Konopka works as a Emergency Communication Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Lorraine earned $15,818 in 2022.
Sbi Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Lori Whitney works as a Sbi Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Lori earned $15,731 in 2023.
Senior Dna Forensic Analyst/Department of Public Safety
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Catharine Macmillan holds the role of Senior Dna Forensic Analyst at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,703.
Dna Forensic Analyst/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Catharine Macmillan serves as a Dna Forensic Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,507.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Erin James is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $15,314.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Kaitlyn Deering holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,279.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Mark Barney holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,135.
State Police Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jacob Roddy serves as a State Police Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,119.
State Police Detective Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Ethel Ross holds the role of State Police Detective Corporal at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $14,889.
Public Safety Mechanic/Department of Public Safety
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Wade Paradis is a Public Safety Mechanic at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $14,788.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Brennan King works as a Emergency Communication Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Brennan earned $14,771 in 2022.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Thomas Hickman works as a Emergency Communication Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Thomas earned $14,706 in 2022.
Contract/Grant Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Derek Gorneau works as a Contract/Grant Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Derek earned $14,699 in 2022.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Lauren Roddy serves as a State Police Trooper. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,528.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Kevin Burton is a State Police Sergeant-E at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $14,523.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, James Leonard serves as a State Police Trooper. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,417.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Sara Parsons is a Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $14,398.