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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Assistant Chief Operator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Zachary Dykes serves as a Assistant Chief Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,391.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Sharon Mccall is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $16,379.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Victoria Smith works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Victoria earned $16,366 in 2023.
Clerk/Public Safety
Melissa Whitley holds the role of Clerk at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,356.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Heaven Pollard is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $16,350.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Hannah Hamilton holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,348.
Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
Jennifer Smith works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Public Safety. Jennifer earned $16,343 in 2025.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tracy Mcgrath serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,343.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Deanne Nichol works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Deanne earned $16,335 in 2025.
Driver Examiner III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Angela Keehn serves as a Driver Examiner III. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,332.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Mary Ralston serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,326.
Bldg/Gnds Maintenance I Temporary/Public Safety
At Public Safety, John Bowen serves as a Bldg/Gnds Maintenance I Temporary. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,310.
Clerk-Typist II/Public Safety
Mahala Heseman holds the role of Clerk-Typist II at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,298.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Julia Jenkins works as a Food Service Worker for Public Safety. Julia earned $16,280 in 2025.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Matthew Eldridge is a Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $16,274.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Sylvia Carlisle is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $16,266.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Schelbi Pack is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $16,265.
Clerk/Public Safety
Melinda Flint works as a Clerk for Public Safety. Melinda earned $16,246 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Veronica Bailey serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,246.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Jennifer Groves holds the role of Food Service Worker at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,232.
Regulatory Auditor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Erynn Serang serves as a Regulatory Auditor. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,222.
Personnel Officer I/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Samantha Schulte serves as a Personnel Officer I. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,206.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Christian Page holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,204.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Aubree Anderson works as a Custodial Assistant for Public Safety. Aubree earned $16,203 in 2024.
Grants Program Specialist/Public Safety
Teri Ford is a Grants Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $16,172.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Chastity Fox is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $16,169.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
Diane Hoeflicker is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $16,168.
Custodial Manager/Public Safety
Crystal Frame holds the role of Custodial Manager at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,165.
Motor Vehicle Inspector I/Public Safety
Robert Tarbell holds the role of Motor Vehicle Inspector I at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,142.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Bessie Garcia holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,135.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Kimberly Sykes holds the role of Food Service Worker at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,135.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Martha Mccartney works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Martha earned $16,128 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Cheyenne Farrow is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $16,124.
Criminal Intel Analyst I/Public Safety
Camille Campbell is a Criminal Intel Analyst I at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $16,118.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Sherri Sikes serves as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,116.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Briana Wells works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Briana earned $16,113 in 2025.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Matthew Hickman works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Matthew earned $16,109 in 2023.
Clerk/Public Safety
Doris Lorts holds the role of Clerk at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,107.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Andrew Malson is a Senior Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $16,107.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Elizabete Castro is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $16,101.