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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Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Cynthia Scheidt holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,159.
Cvo Chief/Public Safety
Brandon Whittington works as a Cvo Chief for Public Safety. Brandon earned $10,156 in 2025.
Senior Therapeutic Services Worker/Public Safety
Rosa Hughes works as a Senior Therapeutic Services Worker for Public Safety. Rosa earned $10,145 in 2025.
Therapy Aide/Public Safety
Cassie Zeilenga holds the role of Therapy Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,140.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
April Lewis works as a Communications Operator III for Public Safety. April earned $10,133 in 2025.
Scale Maintenance Technician/Public Safety
Joshua Blume holds the role of Scale Maintenance Technician at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,132.
Corporal/Public Safety
Donald Bilyeu works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Donald earned $10,131 in 2025.
Motor Vehicle Inspector/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Wesley Wren serves as a Motor Vehicle Inspector. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,124.
Human Resources Generalist/Public Safety
Hannah Masson works as a Human Resources Generalist for Public Safety. Hannah earned $10,122 in 2024.
Trooper/Public Safety
Ezekiel Schieferdecker works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Ezekiel earned $10,120 in 2024.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
Melanie Stallsworth is a Communications Operator III at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $10,108.
Domestic Service Worker/Public Safety
Phillip Spencer works as a Domestic Service Worker for Public Safety. Phillip earned $10,107 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Khadejah Chappell works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Khadejah earned $10,105 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Christina Kittleson holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,105.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
Lacy Koncor is a Communications Operator III at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $10,101.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Matthew Mitkos serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,100.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Mary Leonard is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $10,098.
Driver Examiner I/Public Safety
Lorie Morgan is a Driver Examiner I at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $10,086.
Technician III/Public Safety
Dorothy Holtmeyer works as a Technician III for Public Safety. Dorothy earned $10,083 in 2024.
Criminalist III/Public Safety
Tracy Adams holds the role of Criminalist III at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,082.
Building & Grounds Maintenance II/Public Safety
Raymond Nelson works as a Building & Grounds Maintenance II for Public Safety. Raymond earned $10,082 in 2024.
Technician I/Public Safety
Paige Pfenenger holds the role of Technician I at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,069.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Patricia Limbaugh serves as a Communications Operator III. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,069.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kalleisha Armstrong holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,067.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ann Lock serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,065.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Whitney Graham works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Whitney earned $10,049 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kayla Deboer is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $10,040.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Celena Williams works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Celena earned $10,039 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Shirley Bracken holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,034.
Therapeutic Services Worker/Public Safety
Rosela Mcgrew holds the role of Therapeutic Services Worker at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,033.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jo Rice serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,033.
Cvo Chief/Public Safety
Michelle Horn is a Cvo Chief at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $10,032.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Mckenzie Wendler works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Mckenzie earned $10,025 in 2024.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Helen Kuria works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Helen earned $10,022 in 2025.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
Lara Shadden works as a Communications Operator III for Public Safety. Lara earned $10,019 in 2023.
Personnel Analyst II/Public Safety
Justin White is a Personnel Analyst II at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $10,017.
Driver Examiner III/Public Safety
Shena Brown holds the role of Driver Examiner III at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,014.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tarlice James serves as a Communications Operator III. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,010.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Robin Ayres serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,003.
Clerk/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Mark Schepers serves as a Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,000.