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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Scale Maintenance Technician Apprent/Public Safety
Matthew Beul works as a Scale Maintenance Technician Apprent for Public Safety. Matthew earned $8,240 in 2024.
Scale Maintenance Technician Apprent/Public Safety
At Public Safety, John Huhn serves as a Scale Maintenance Technician Apprent. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,240.
Scale Maintenance Technician Apprent/Public Safety
Ryan Stewart is a Scale Maintenance Technician Apprent at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $8,240.
Trooper/Public Safety
Derek Peters holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,235.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
Clinton Flynn works as a Commercial Vehicle Officer for Public Safety. Clinton earned $8,231 in 2025.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Amber House serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,227.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Patrick Martin holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,221.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Cassandra Brower works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Cassandra earned $8,217 in 2025.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
David Nothstine works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. David earned $8,217 in 2025.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Kayla Knuckles works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Kayla earned $8,211 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Madison Lane holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,209.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jowanna Stewart serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,204.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Makaylee Richards serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,201.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Matthew Hodges serves as a Commercial Vehicle Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,200.
Criminal Intel Analyst I/Public Safety
Matthew Perdue is a Criminal Intel Analyst I at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $8,196.
Trooper/Public Safety
Matthew Smith works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Matthew earned $8,189 in 2024.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Angelia Kent works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Angelia earned $8,182 in 2025.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Marlene Jones works as a Community Operator Trainee for Public Safety. Marlene earned $8,177 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Tasha Arrowood is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $8,174.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kaydense Scheidt works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Kaydense earned $8,173 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Ed Hitchler works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Public Safety. Ed earned $8,169 in 2024.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
Ashley Atencio holds the role of Communications Operator III at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,167.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
Robin Jaegers holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,163.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Tommy Luckett holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,162.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, James Ash serves as a Commercial Vehicle Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,155.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
Joseph Garland is a Commercial Vehicle Officer at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $8,153.
Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
Michelle Bastille Wynne works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Public Safety. Michelle earned $8,152 in 2024.
Capitol Police Dispatcher/Public Safety
Elizabeth Beetem works as a Capitol Police Dispatcher for Public Safety. Elizabeth earned $8,152 in 2023.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Loritta Love works as a Health Program Aide for Public Safety. Loritta earned $8,148 in 2024.
Security Guard/Public Safety
Linda Curbow holds the role of Security Guard at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,146.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Gwendolynn Brown serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,139.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Victoria Crewse serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $8,137.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jessica Barnett serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,135.
Trooper/Public Safety
Devan Harms is a Trooper at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $8,135.
Chaplain/Public Safety
Dennis Hobbs works as a Chaplain for Public Safety. Dennis earned $8,133 in 2025.
Bldg/Gnds Maintenance I Temporary/Public Safety
Nicole Rankins is a Bldg/Gnds Maintenance I Temporary at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $8,127.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Mahala Turner serves as a Custodial Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,120.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Devany Cline serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,117.
Computer Information Technologist III/Public Safety
Craig Mosley works as a Computer Information Technologist III for Public Safety. Craig earned $8,116 in 2025.
Computer Information Technologist III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kyle Clark serves as a Computer Information Technologist III. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,116.