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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Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Andrea Mitchell holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,634.
Miscellaneous Technical/Public Safety
Randy Bellinger works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Public Safety. Randy earned $16,621 in 2025.
Clerk/Public Safety
Wanda Hill is a Clerk at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $16,613.
Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Dana Mcelhaney serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,608.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Erica Musick is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $16,604.
Grants Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Caroline Rombaut serves as a Grants Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,602.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Cole Cherry serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,594.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Erica Martin is a Senior Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $16,590.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Rebekah Graves is a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $16,590.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Regina Mccraw holds the role of Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,586.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Gena Brook is a Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $16,581.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Bailey Chastain holds the role of Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,581.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brittany Stroud serves as a Community Operator Trainee. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,581.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Michael Buell holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,578.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Matthew Vandewoestyne holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,576.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Luke Branham holds the role of Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,576.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jamyia Graham serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,576.
Beautician/Public Safety
David Simily holds the role of Beautician at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,575.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kaitlyn Mathews is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $16,546.
Clerk/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Laura Polodna serves as a Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,537.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Skylar Bashor works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Skylar earned $16,535 in 2025.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Sheila Bass works as a Custodial Assistant for Public Safety. Sheila earned $16,527 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kathryn Ransome serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,524.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Chasity Aubrey serves as a Community Operator Trainee. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,521.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Shianne Barrickman works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Shianne earned $16,515 in 2025.
Capitol Police Officer/Public Safety
Robert Donelson is a Capitol Police Officer at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $16,513.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
Patricia Huenke is a Clerk-Typist III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $16,506.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
Samantha Distler is a Clerk-Typist III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $16,505.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Jason Gagnepain holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,501.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Terrie Okief serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,497.
Computer Information Technician Specialist I/Public Safety
At Public Safety, James Roberson serves as a Computer Information Technician Specialist I. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,479.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Linda Lee holds the role of Driver Examiner at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,471.
Clerk/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Christina Wilham serves as a Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,470.
Driver Examiner II/Public Safety
Meagan Sanders works as a Driver Examiner II for Public Safety. Meagan earned $16,453 in 2023.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Nicole Woody works as a Custodial Assistant for Public Safety. Nicole earned $16,431 in 2025.
Maint/Grounds Sup/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Steve Cannon serves as a Maint/Grounds Sup. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,429.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Pamela Toupous holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,428.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Deneice Johnson serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,427.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Ryan Prentice holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,414.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Donna Belcher holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,405.