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Department of Public Safety

Source file: Maine — State Employee Wages & Benefits / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2024
Employees
858
Median total
$84,853
Highest record
$243,989

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

-$2,126$204,758+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$54,395 (62%)
  • Overtime$14,869 (17%)
  • Other$364 (0%)
  • Benefits$17,905 (20%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$23,005
$52,593
$84,853
$114,989
$154,699

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 28

Jonathan Bolduc

Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety

2022 total comp
$2,155
Base pay
$1,343
Overtime
$256
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$557
Total compensation
$2,155
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065007372

Jonathan Bolduc holds the role of Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $2,155.

Emily Burgess

Office Associate II/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$2,082
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$2,082
Total compensation
$2,082
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$58
HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065950001
Regular Wage
$5,606

At Department of Public Safety, Emily Burgess serves as a Office Associate II. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,082.

Tami Haschalk

Office Specialist I/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$1,957
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,957
Total compensation
$1,957
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$44
HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065007516
Regular Wage
$4,840

Tami Haschalk works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Public Safety. Tami earned $1,957 in 2023.

Huyanna Clearwater

Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$1,753
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$73
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,680
Total compensation
$1,753
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$44
HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065007372
Regular Wage
$4,661

Huyanna Clearwater is a Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,753.

Corey Pike Fates

State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$1,641
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,641
Total compensation
$1,641

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$15
HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065002851
Regular Wage
$9,820

At Department of Public Safety, Corey Pike Fates serves as a State Police Detective. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,641.

Kyle Hoffman

State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety

2022 total comp
$1,379
Base pay
$1,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$123
Total compensation
$1,379
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065006817

Kyle Hoffman holds the role of State Police Sergeant-E at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,379.

William Towle Iii

State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety

2022 total comp
$1,379
Base pay
$1,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$123
Total compensation
$1,379
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065002161

William Towle Iii is a State Police Sergeant-E at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $1,379.

Gregory Paquet

Sbi Specialist Supervisor/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$1,243
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,243
Total compensation
$1,243
Middle name
V

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$29
HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065007362
Regular Wage
$6,000

At Department of Public Safety, Gregory Paquet serves as a Sbi Specialist Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,243.

Abigail Newmyer

Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$1,194
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,194
Total compensation
$1,194
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$15
HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065007049
Regular Wage
$9,648

Abigail Newmyer works as a Emergency Communication Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Abigail earned $1,194 in 2023.

Emily Burgess

Office Assistant II/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$1,104
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,104
Total compensation
$1,104
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$29
HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065400583
Regular Wage
$3,969

Emily Burgess works as a Office Assistant II for Department of Public Safety. Emily earned $1,104 in 2023.

Amidy Cole

State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$1,103
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,103
Total compensation
$1,103
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065006781
Regular Wage
$10,425

Amidy Cole is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,103.

Derrick Spaulding

Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety

2022 total comp
$994
Base pay
$943
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$51
Total compensation
$994
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065006786

Derrick Spaulding works as a Emergency Communication Specialist for Department of Public Safety. Derrick earned $994 in 2022.

Danielle Namer

Office Specialist II/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$947
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$310
Benefits
$637
Total compensation
$947
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$44
HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065301087
Regular Wage
$6,158

At Department of Public Safety, Danielle Namer serves as a Office Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $947.

Brandon Laverdiere

Security Guard/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$815
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$727
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$87
Total compensation
$815
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065600013
Regular Wage
$1,416

Brandon Laverdiere holds the role of Security Guard at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $815.

Brian Blood

Public Safety Mechanic/Department of Public Safety

2024 total comp
$696
Base pay
$664
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$32
Total compensation
$696
Middle name
O

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065000103

At Department of Public Safety, Brian Blood serves as a Public Safety Mechanic. Their 2024 pay totaled $696.

Joseph Kelley

Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$617
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$61
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$556
Total compensation
$617
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$15
HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065006786
Regular Wage
$1,629

At Department of Public Safety, Joseph Kelley serves as a Emergency Communication Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $617.

Roy Mckinney

Director Me Drug Enforcement Agency/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$506
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$506
Total compensation
$506
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$15
HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065900007
Regular Wage
$25,570

Roy Mckinney holds the role of Director Me Drug Enforcement Agency at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $506.

Blake Gronda

Watchperson/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$467
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$467
Total compensation
$467
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$15
HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065600013
Regular Wage
$115

At Department of Public Safety, Blake Gronda serves as a Watchperson. Their 2023 pay totaled $467.

Einar Mattson

State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$448
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$171
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$277
Total compensation
$448
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065007005
Regular Wage
$2,347

Einar Mattson works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Einar earned $448 in 2023.

Katharine England

Public Relations Specialist/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$396
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$396
Total compensation
$396
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065007226

At Department of Public Safety, Katharine England serves as a Public Relations Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $396.

Joshua Barnes

Capitol Police Security Agent/Department of Public Safety

2024 total comp
$360
Base pay
$344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$17
Total compensation
$360
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065600033

At Department of Public Safety, Joshua Barnes serves as a Capitol Police Security Agent. Their 2024 pay totaled $360.

Paul Henry

Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector/Department of Public Safety

2024 total comp
$344
Base pay
$328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$16
Total compensation
$344
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065002811

Paul Henry works as a Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector for Department of Public Safety. Paul earned $344 in 2024.

Michael Reali

State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$294
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$22
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$272
Total compensation
$294
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065002401
Regular Wage
$2,787

At Department of Public Safety, Michael Reali serves as a State Police Trooper. Their 2023 pay totaled $294.

Austin Ireland

State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$252
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$252
Total compensation
$252
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065002071
Regular Wage
$2,666

Austin Ireland holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $252.

Matthew Gnatowski

State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$241
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$20
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$221
Total compensation
$241

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065002371
Regular Wage
$2,258

Matthew Gnatowski works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Matthew earned $241 in 2023.

Beth Dawson

Office Assistant II/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$217
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$217
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$217
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065606979
Regular Wage
$10,334

Beth Dawson is a Office Assistant II at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $217.

Peter Brouillard

State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$204
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$204
Total compensation
$204
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065007304
Regular Wage
$2,150

Peter Brouillard is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $204.

Matthew Williams

State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety

2024 total comp
$193
Base pay
$165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$29
Total compensation
$193
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065003431

Matthew Williams is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $193.

Jonathan NadeauMay be multiple

Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$188
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065007520
Regular Wage
$2,966

Jonathan Nadeau appears in Department of Public Safety payroll as a Emergency Communication Specialist, with $188 reported in 2023 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Donald Shead Jr

Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$134
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$134
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Dental Insurance
$336
HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065007320
Regular Wage
$53,496

Donald Shead Jr holds the role of Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $134.

Laine ParsonsMay be multiple

Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$85
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065007522
Regular Wage
$1,438

Laine Parsons appears in Department of Public Safety payroll as a Emergency Communication Specialist, with $85 reported in 2023 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Anthony Roberts

Comprehensive Health Plan II/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$55
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$55
Total compensation
$55

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065950020
Regular Wage
$1,338

Anthony Roberts is a Comprehensive Health Plan II at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $55.

John Giordano

Security Guard/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$7
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$7
Total compensation
$7
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065600013
Regular Wage
$17

John Giordano is a Security Guard at Department of Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $7.

Joseph Morelli

Capitol Police Officer/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$6
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6
Total compensation
$6
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065600027
Regular Wage
$61

Joseph Morelli works as a Capitol Police Officer for Department of Public Safety. Joseph earned $6 in 2023.

Kahleena Gosselin

Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$6
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6
Total compensation
$6
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065006943

At Department of Public Safety, Kahleena Gosselin serves as a Emergency Communication Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $6.

Paul Lapierre

Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector/Department of Public Safety

2023 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065002451
Regular Wage
$15,359

Paul Lapierre holds the role of Motor Vehicle Safety Inspector at Department of Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $0.

Dillon Pesce

Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety

2022 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065006621

Dillon Pesce is a Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2022 total compensation came to $0.

Jonathan Hurley

Public Service Manager II/Department of Public Safety

2024 total comp
-$2,126
Base pay
-$2,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
-$2,126
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

HR Company Number
01600
Pay Position Number
065950002

Jonathan Hurley holds the role of Public Service Manager II at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was -$2,126.