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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Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
Maurice Riddle is a Commercial Vehicle Officer at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $7,917.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Brent Katzing holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,914.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
Taylor Mattern works as a Communications Operator III for Public Safety. Taylor earned $7,899 in 2025.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Biancia Westfall is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $7,897.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Latonya Farmer works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Latonya earned $7,894 in 2023.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Nicholas Kucsik serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,894.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Riley Zeit is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $7,891.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Patricia Sharp serves as a Staff Development Training Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,888.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kimberly Mcdowell serves as a Communications Operator III. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,859.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Rachel Kopp holds the role of Food Service Worker at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,847.
Office Worker Miscellaneous/Public Safety
Sydney Wages works as a Office Worker Miscellaneous for Public Safety. Sydney earned $7,843 in 2025.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Vincent Gasperson serves as a Communications Operator III. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,838.
Communications Operator I/Public Safety
Trenton Abbott holds the role of Communications Operator I at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,835.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Maggie Lawson works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Maggie earned $7,819 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Public Safety
Brian Heidemann holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,816.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Rodjeya Mc Cain is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $7,810.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Stephanie King serves as a Communications Operator III. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,800.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Michaelee Rowden is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $7,799.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
Brian Grier is a Commercial Vehicle Officer at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $7,797.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Madelynn Vaughn holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,779.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Larry Wolters serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,774.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Michanne Mattson serves as a Communications Operator III. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,770.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
Amy Davis holds the role of Communications Operator III at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,770.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
Melissa Wieber works as a Communications Operator III for Public Safety. Melissa earned $7,765 in 2025.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Susan Stewart serves as a Communications Operator III. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,757.
Therapeutic Services Worker/Public Safety
Hannah Meyers works as a Therapeutic Services Worker for Public Safety. Hannah earned $7,755 in 2024.
Law Enforcement Officer/Public Safety
David Elliott is a Law Enforcement Officer at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $7,749.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Bailey Koch serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,748.
Senior Systems Administrative Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jordan Malugen serves as a Senior Systems Administrative Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,747.
Trooper/Public Safety
Tj Willock is a Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $7,747.
Driver Examiner Supervisor/Public Safety
Shane Anderson holds the role of Driver Examiner Supervisor at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,743.
Driver Examiner I/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Cheyenne Willis serves as a Driver Examiner I. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,740.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Estefania Campbell holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,739.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Monterio Burton holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,735.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Janell Tallie works as a Custodial Assistant for Public Safety. Janell earned $7,731 in 2025.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Victoria Colatrella is a Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $7,721.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Andrea Richards works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Andrea earned $7,719 in 2025.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Hayley Edwards serves as a Communications Operator III. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,715.
Laundry Worker/Public Safety
Pamela Richardson holds the role of Laundry Worker at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,710.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tyler Kyle serves as a Communications Operator III. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,706.