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 25
Customer Representative Assistant II/Department of Public Safety
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Martina Jones is a Customer Representative Assistant II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $14,250.
Office Assistant II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Frederick Jordan serves as a Office Assistant II. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,153.
Dna Forensic Analyst/Department of Public Safety
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Christine Waterhouse works as a Dna Forensic Analyst for Department of Public Safety. Christine earned $13,844 in 2024.
Watchperson/Department of Public Safety
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Radcliff Thorpe works as a Watchperson for Department of Public Safety. Radcliff earned $13,822 in 2022.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Toral Nelson holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,735.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Samuel Cormier holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,717.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Steven Van Deusen is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $13,513.
Computer Forensic Analyst/Department of Public Safety
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Koriana Thompson holds the role of Computer Forensic Analyst at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $13,454.
State Police Detective Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Lawrence Rose holds the role of State Police Detective Corporal at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $13,370.
Public Safety Inspector II/Department of Public Safety
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Scott Cyr holds the role of Public Safety Inspector II at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,361.
Contract/Grant Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Mary-Ellen Savage holds the role of Contract/Grant Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,201.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Adam Bell works as a State Police Sergeant-E for Department of Public Safety. Adam earned $13,030 in 2024.
Health Program Manager/Department of Public Safety
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Megan Salois is a Health Program Manager at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $12,959.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Bobbie Shay holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,386.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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Paul White holds the role of State Police Detective at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $12,313.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Conner Easter is a Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $12,086.
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Leonard Bolton appears in Department of Public Safety payroll as a State Police Detective, with $11,971 reported in 2023 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Amber Davis works as a Emergency Communication Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Amber earned $11,802 in 2023.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Rachael Alexander holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,588.
State Police Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Patrick Munzing serves as a State Police Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,560.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Adam Mcnaughton serves as a State Police Trooper. Their 2022 pay totaled $11,446.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Geoffrey Edwards is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $11,388.
Public Safety Inspector II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Vincent Baldwin serves as a Public Safety Inspector II. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,332.
State Police Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Elgin Physic holds the role of State Police Corporal at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,298.
Planning & Research Associate I/Department of Public Safety
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Nicole Denis holds the role of Planning & Research Associate I at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,179.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Trevor Strout holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,717.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Jillian Gallagher works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Jillian earned $10,331 in 2024.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Sarah Gormady serves as a Emergency Communication Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,268.
Forensic Chemist Technician/Department of Public Safety
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Emma Hewett works as a Forensic Chemist Technician for Department of Public Safety. Emma earned $10,106 in 2023.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Jessica Lavoie is a Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $9,726.
Senior Contract/Grant Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Jaime Pelotte works as a Senior Contract/Grant Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Jaime earned $9,659 in 2023.
Mcja Assistant Director/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jack Peck Jr serves as a Mcja Assistant Director. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,542.
State Police Lieutenant/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Lucas Hare serves as a State Police Lieutenant. Their 2023 pay totaled $9,360.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Kyle Russell holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,320.
Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector/Department of Public Safety
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Jason King holds the role of Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,187.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Michael Martin holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,184.
Capitol Police Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Charles Ball works as a Capitol Police Officer for Department of Public Safety. Charles earned $9,058 in 2022.
Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety
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Katrina Aiudi-O'Connor holds the role of Office Associate II at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $9,046.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Eric Dyson holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,863.
Capitol Police Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Peter Struck holds the role of Capitol Police Officer at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,761.