Missouri / Public Safety / Chief Operator

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Chief Operator

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

15 employees hold this title in Public Safety. Median total compensation for the role is $102,443, above the department median of $38,245.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $102,443
Agency median: $38,245
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$18,921$133,890+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 15 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Administrative Support Assistant 47
Administrative Support Professional 47
Aircraft Mechanic 66
Assistant Chief Operator 36
Benefit Program Specialist 86
Capitol Police Officer 35
Captain 37
Clerk 71
Clerk-Typist III 54
Commercial Vehicle Off 66
Commercial Vehicle Officer 91
Communications Operator 93
Communications Operator III 75
Community Operator Trainee 104
Computer Information Technician Specialist II 40
Corporal 434
Criminalist III 60
Custodial Assistant 174
Direct Care Aide 1,181
Domestic Service Worker 39
Driver Examiner 153
Driver Examiner I 65
Driver Examiner II 72
Driver Examiner III 78
Driver Examiner Sup 46
Driver Examiner Supervisor 56
Food Service Assistant 266
Food Service Worker 132
Forensic Scientist 55
Health Program Aide 188
Human Resources Generalist 32
Janitor 40
Laundry Worker 63
Licensed Practical Nurse 81
Lieutenant 97
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor 33
Maintenance/Grounds Technician 125
Miscellaneous Professional 314
Motor Vehicle Inspector 50
Office Worker Miscellaneous 49
Probationary Trooper 341
Program Assistant 81
Program Specialist 41
Registered Nurse 266
Registered Nurse Specialist/Supervisor 114
Regulatory Auditor 33
Senior Commissioned Investigator 32
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse 134
Senior Program Specialist 53
Senior Safety Inspector 33
Senior Support Care Assistant 202
Sergeant 353
Special Assistant Professional 58
Support Care Assistant 1,659
Technician III 52
Therapeutic Services Worker 48
Trooper 209
Trooper 1St Class 473
Typist 57

Record list

Employees with this title

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Robert Schrage

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp

$139,940

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $139,940
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,940

Robert Schrage is a Chief Operator at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $139,940.

Christopher Nicholson

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp

$118,334

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118,334
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,334

Christopher Nicholson works as a Chief Operator for Public Safety. Christopher earned $118,334 in 2025.

Adam Whittom

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp

$111,741

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $111,741
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,741

Adam Whittom holds the role of Chief Operator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,741.

Dena Applebury

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp

$110,617

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110,617
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,617

Dena Applebury holds the role of Chief Operator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,617.

Catherine Baker

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp

$110,336

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $110,336
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,336

At Public Safety, Catherine Baker serves as a Chief Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,336.

Rocky Ponder

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp

$105,593

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $105,593
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,593

At Public Safety, Rocky Ponder serves as a Chief Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,593.

Jessica Dillon

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp

$103,188

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $103,188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,188

At Public Safety, Jessica Dillon serves as a Chief Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,188.

Lela Pombo

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp

$102,443

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $102,443
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,443

Lela Pombo holds the role of Chief Operator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,443.

Mason Redmon

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp

$96,761

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,761

Mason Redmon holds the role of Chief Operator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,761.

Gerald Leigh

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp

$79,783

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $79,783
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,783

Gerald Leigh works as a Chief Operator for Public Safety. Gerald earned $79,783 in 2025.

Zachary Dykes

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp

$77,461

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $77,461
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,461

At Public Safety, Zachary Dykes serves as a Chief Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,461.

Michele Riddick

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2024 total comp

$64,506

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $64,506
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,506

Michele Riddick holds the role of Chief Operator at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,506.

John Hamilton

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp

$35,652

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $35,652
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,652

John Hamilton is a Chief Operator at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $35,652.

Roger Martin

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2023 total comp

$27,321

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,321
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,321

Roger Martin works as a Chief Operator for Public Safety. Roger earned $27,321 in 2023.

Dawn Moore

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2024 total comp

$18,921

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18,921
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,921

Dawn Moore works as a Chief Operator for Public Safety. Dawn earned $18,921 in 2024.