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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Building & Grounds Maintenance II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kevin Batey serves as a Building & Grounds Maintenance II. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,631.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Patricia Henton is a Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $14,618.
Designated Princ Assistant-Div/Public Safety
Jeffrey Reece is a Designated Princ Assistant-Div at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $14,613.
Laboratory Evidence Technician I/Public Safety
Caitlyn Henley is a Laboratory Evidence Technician I at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $14,605.
Human Resources Generalist/Public Safety
Madalyn Veltrop works as a Human Resources Generalist for Public Safety. Madalyn earned $14,600 in 2025.
Program Assistant/Public Safety
Brittany Ridenhour holds the role of Program Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,597.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Rebecca Jackson serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,592.
Administrative Support Clerk/Public Safety
Anissa Mcspadden works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Public Safety. Anissa earned $14,583 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Molly Heathman serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,579.
Building & Grounds Maintenance II/Public Safety
James Cardwell holds the role of Building & Grounds Maintenance II at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,571.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
Christy Wilson works as a Administrative Support Professional for Public Safety. Christy earned $14,565 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Derek Justice is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $14,559.
Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
Katie Holcomb holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,559.
Driver Examiner III/Public Safety
Amanda Hux works as a Driver Examiner III for Public Safety. Amanda earned $14,555 in 2023.
Office Worker Miscellaneous/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Karen Parson serves as a Office Worker Miscellaneous. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,554.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Makya Kellum holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,551.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Olivia Harbison works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Olivia earned $14,548 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Public Safety
Kevin Klug holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,545.
Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
Brandi Williams holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,542.
Clinical Social Work Spv/Spec/Public Safety
Mallory Langkrahr works as a Clinical Social Work Spv/Spec for Public Safety. Mallory earned $14,536 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Emma-Lee Forester holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,529.
Cook Supervisor/Public Safety
Jessi Adams works as a Cook Supervisor for Public Safety. Jessi earned $14,526 in 2024.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ellen Lovett serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,505.
Miscellaneous Technical/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Rodney Ponder serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,494.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
Taylor Mattern is a Communications Operator at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $14,494.
Accounting Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, William Sawyer serves as a Accounting Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,474.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Abagail Burnett holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,470.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Crystal Adams is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $14,469.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Katie Catron works as a Health Program Aide for Public Safety. Katie earned $14,452 in 2025.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tiffany Cherry serves as a Senior Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,442.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Robert Gaiser is a Driver Examiner at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $14,439.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Denise Besse serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,427.
Corporal/Public Safety
Daniel Landi works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Daniel earned $14,412 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Bethany Dowdy holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,407.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Cheyane Stone works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Cheyane earned $14,396 in 2025.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
Alexandria Wilbanks-Miller holds the role of Commercial Vehicle Officer at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,390.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Amelia Dooling works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Amelia earned $14,380 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
Michael Belfiore holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,373.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Theresa Lusby works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Theresa earned $14,373 in 2024.
Forensic Scientist Trainee/Public Safety
Piper O'Dell is a Forensic Scientist Trainee at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $14,368.