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 10
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Jordan Schools is a Emergency Communication Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $96,594.
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Payroll for Benjamin Handzel (State Police Detective, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $96,513 in 2024.
Capitol Police Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Jason Laverdiere holds the role of Capitol Police Officer at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $96,395.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, James Macdonald serves as a State Police Sergeant-E. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,374.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Lawrence Rose serves as a State Police Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,289.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Miles Carpenter works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Miles earned $95,959 in 2024.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Taylor Bagley serves as a State Police Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $95,956.
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Payroll for Mackenzie Slamons-Spencer (Forensic Chemist I, Department of Public Safety) may cover more than one person; together they account for $95,923 in 2024.
Public Safety Inspector II/Department of Public Safety
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Robert King Jr holds the role of Public Safety Inspector II at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $95,505.
Mcja Train Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
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Alan Gregory is a Mcja Train Coordinator at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $95,221.
Forensic Chemist I/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Melissa Robitaille serves as a Forensic Chemist I. Their 2024 pay totaled $95,131.
Forensic Chemist I/Department of Public Safety
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Kayla Bowers holds the role of Forensic Chemist I at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $95,106.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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James Macdonald is a State Police Sergeant at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $95,080.
Public Safety Inspector III/Department of Public Safety
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Ronald Peaslee Sr holds the role of Public Safety Inspector III at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $95,000.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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Scott Dalton holds the role of State Police Sergeant-E at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,933.
Comprehensive Health Plan II/Department of Public Safety
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Soliana Goldrich is a Comprehensive Health Plan II at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $94,876.
Fire Investigations Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Edward Archer serves as a Fire Investigations Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,771.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Jared Sylvia works as a State Police Trooper for Department of Public Safety. Jared earned $94,588 in 2024.
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Bryan Creamer appears in Department of Public Safety payroll as a State Police Trooper, with $94,471 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Specialist Agent Investigator/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, David Simmons serves as a Specialist Agent Investigator. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,341.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Scott Hamilton serves as a State Police Sergeant-E. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,323.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Jessica Shorey holds the role of State Police Sergeant at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $94,271.
Mcja Train Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Joshua Daley serves as a Mcja Train Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $94,263.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Kristopher Kennedy holds the role of State Police Sergeant at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,970.
Emergency Dispatch System Administrative/Department of Public Safety
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Angela Burnes works as a Emergency Dispatch System Administrative for Department of Public Safety. Angela earned $93,861 in 2024.
State Police Corporal/Department of Public Safety
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Bernard Campbell Jr works as a State Police Corporal for Department of Public Safety. Bernard earned $93,697 in 2024.
Emergency Communication Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Daniel Stewart serves as a Emergency Communication Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,507.
State Police Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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John Lacoste is a State Police Sergeant at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $93,467.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Victoria Knight holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2022, their total compensation was $93,423.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Dezarae Fillmyer serves as a State Police Trooper. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,198.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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John Darcy holds the role of State Police Sergeant-E at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,185.
Senior Laboratory Scientist/Department of Public Safety
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Kimberly James holds the role of Senior Laboratory Scientist at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,158.
Contract/Grant Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Amy Gower is a Contract/Grant Specialist at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $93,097.
Capitol Police Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Justin Trask is a Capitol Police Officer at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $92,566.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Haley Fleming is a State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $92,526.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Patrick Pescitelli serves as a State Police Sergeant-E. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,443.
Motor Carrier Inspector/Department of Public Safety
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Mark Murphy holds the role of Motor Carrier Inspector at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,429.
State Police Trooper/Department of Public Safety
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Ted Martin holds the role of State Police Trooper at Department of Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $92,385.
State Police Detective/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Cookson serves as a State Police Detective. Their 2022 pay totaled $92,250.
State Police Sergeant-E/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Thomas Pickering serves as a State Police Sergeant-E. Their 2022 pay totaled $92,202.