Missouri / Public Safety
Agency file
The Public Safety provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2025, this agency had 6,955 employees with median total compensation of $38,245; the highest distinct record was $187,511.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 6,955 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($38,245) — 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 $103,418 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,327. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $254.1M — | 6,760 — | $33,843 — |
| 2024 | $272.4M ▲ 7.2% | 7,032 ▲ 4.0% | $30,051 ▼ 11.2% |
| 2025 | $301.9M ▲ 10.8% | 6,955 ▼ 1.1% | $38,245 ▲ 27.3% |
Record list
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Computer Information Technician Specialist II/Public Safety
Damon Goff works as a Computer Information Technician Specialist II for Public Safety. Damon earned $11,043 in 2025.
Computer Information Technician Specialist II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Keith Keilholz serves as a Computer Information Technician Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,043.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Travis Burris holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,038.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Liza Mann holds the role of Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,033.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jakob Frierdich serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,030.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Jacob Jones works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Jacob earned $11,029 in 2023.
Criminalist II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Melinda Hector serves as a Criminalist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,023.
Typist/Public Safety
Lesley Bickel works as a Typist for Public Safety. Lesley earned $11,021 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Ashley Anderson works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Ashley earned $11,019 in 2023.
Capitol Police Officer/Public Safety
Johnny Payne holds the role of Capitol Police Officer at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,002.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Alix Jean Philippe holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,998.
Driver Examiner I/Public Safety
Pamela Horton is a Driver Examiner I at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $10,994.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Bobbie Deluca serves as a Custodial Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,992.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Amber Shaw is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $10,990.
Senior Safety Inspector/Public Safety
Glenn Hurla works as a Senior Safety Inspector for Public Safety. Glenn earned $10,970 in 2025.
Office Worker Miscellaneous/Public Safety
Joyce Davis is a Office Worker Miscellaneous at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $10,957.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Aubrey Baker serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,951.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
William Vadakin holds the role of Food Service Worker at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,949.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Michelle Williams serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,948.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Sadie Hodges holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,933.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Regina Redmon is a Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $10,932.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Public Safety
Billy Miller holds the role of Senior Commissioned Investigator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,924.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Joan Mcwilliams serves as a Custodial Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,910.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Virginia Simmons serves as a Community Operator Trainee. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,910.
Personnel Analyst I/Public Safety
Sherry Lewis is a Personnel Analyst I at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $10,900.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Mark Gumm is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $10,899.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Darrell Kelso serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,887.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Alex Shibley is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $10,880.
Therapeutic Services Worker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kameron Hillman serves as a Therapeutic Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,869.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Bruce Mclaughlin serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,867.
Office Worker Miscellaneous/Public Safety
Beverly Perner is a Office Worker Miscellaneous at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $10,857.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Nancy Scheulen is a Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $10,842.
Sergeant/Public Safety
James Pragman is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $10,841.
Cvo Apprentice/Public Safety
Jace Edwards works as a Cvo Apprentice for Public Safety. Jace earned $10,830 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety
Jeremy Knox works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Public Safety. Jeremy earned $10,830 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Trinty Ward works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Trinty earned $10,818 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Jeanie Lane holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,814.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Todd Bell is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $10,813.
Driver Examiner I/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jon Jaggie serves as a Driver Examiner I. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,802.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Katina Heckel Brundage is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $10,797.