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Public Safety

Source file: Missouri Accountability Portal — State Employee Pay / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$301.9M
Employees
6,955
Median total
$38,245
Highest record
$187,511

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$0 (0%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$43,407 (100%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$3,327
$8,200
$38,245
$66,556
$103,418

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).

Largest job titles

Direct Care Aide
431 · $3,934
Trooper 1St Class
363 · $82,970
Corporal
355 · $104,581
Sergeant
308 · $121,054

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

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian 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

Employees

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Jana Vandegriff

Accounting Generalist II/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$19,056
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,056
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,056

Jana Vandegriff holds the role of Accounting Generalist II at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,056.

Matthew Mealy

Computer Information Technician Trainee/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$19,047
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,047
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,047

Matthew Mealy holds the role of Computer Information Technician Trainee at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,047.

Mackenzy Bax

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$19,027
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,027
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,027

At Public Safety, Mackenzy Bax serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,027.

Brooklyn Borkowicz

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$19,026
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,026
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,026

Brooklyn Borkowicz is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $19,026.

Haley Fennewald

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$19,023
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,023
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,023

Haley Fennewald holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,023.

Lisa Sievers

Registered Nurse/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$19,023
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,023
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,023

Lisa Sievers holds the role of Registered Nurse at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,023.

Mallory Chronister

Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$19,008
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,008
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$19,008

At Public Safety, Mallory Chronister serves as a Community Operator Trainee. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,008.

Nicole Logerman

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$18,998
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,998
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,998

Nicole Logerman is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $18,998.

Sarah Carlson

Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$18,983
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,983
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,983

Sarah Carlson holds the role of Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,983.

Shelby Freeman

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$18,981
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,981
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,981

Shelby Freeman works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Shelby earned $18,981 in 2024.

Stacy Engelbrecht

Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$18,970
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,970
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,970

Stacy Engelbrecht works as a Administrative Support Professional for Public Safety. Stacy earned $18,970 in 2024.

Jessica Smiley

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$18,969
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,969
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,969

Jessica Smiley works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Jessica earned $18,969 in 2025.

Mattison Bowyer

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$18,955
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,955
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,955

Mattison Bowyer holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,955.

Renee Powell

Registered Nurse/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$18,954
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,954
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,954

Renee Powell is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,954.

Appolnia Lawless

Senior Client Supp Technician/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$18,954
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,954
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,954

Appolnia Lawless is a Senior Client Supp Technician at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $18,954.

Lauren Denny

Office Worker Miscellaneous/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$18,925
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,925
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,925

Lauren Denny holds the role of Office Worker Miscellaneous at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,925.

Dawn Moore

Chief Operator/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$18,921
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,921
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,921

Dawn Moore works as a Chief Operator for Public Safety. Dawn earned $18,921 in 2024.

Elizabeth Lord

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$18,913
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,913
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,913

At Public Safety, Elizabeth Lord serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,913.

Matthew Hohensee

Driver Examiner I/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$18,909
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,909
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,909

Matthew Hohensee is a Driver Examiner I at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $18,909.

Catherine Long

Food Service Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$18,903
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,903
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,903

Catherine Long holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,903.

Dorothy Holtmeyer

Technician II/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$18,895
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,895
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,895

At Public Safety, Dorothy Holtmeyer serves as a Technician II. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,895.

Tena Wenderski

Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$18,872
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,872
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,872

Tena Wenderski holds the role of Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,872.

Gabrielle Brower

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$18,867
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,867
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,867

Gabrielle Brower works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Gabrielle earned $18,867 in 2023.

Gerald Leigh

Assistant Chief Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$18,862
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,862
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,862

Gerald Leigh holds the role of Assistant Chief Operator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,862.

Wallace Brady

Food Service Worker/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$18,853
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,853
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,853

At Public Safety, Wallace Brady serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,853.

Tae Edwards

Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$18,850
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,850
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,850

At Public Safety, Tae Edwards serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,850.

Candace Chandler

Registered Nurse/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$18,812
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,812
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,812

Candace Chandler works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Candace earned $18,812 in 2023.

Daniel Yepsen

Trainer/Auditor IV/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$18,812
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,812
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,812

At Public Safety, Daniel Yepsen serves as a Trainer/Auditor IV. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,812.

Kathy Hoffman

Accounting Generalist II/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$18,810
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,810
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,810

At Public Safety, Kathy Hoffman serves as a Accounting Generalist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,810.

Angela Johnston

Driver Examiner III/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$18,788
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,788
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,788

Angela Johnston holds the role of Driver Examiner III at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,788.

Robert Johler

Law Enforcement Officer/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$18,773
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,773
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,773

Robert Johler works as a Law Enforcement Officer for Public Safety. Robert earned $18,773 in 2025.

Kyle Doll

Building & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$18,758
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,758
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,758

At Public Safety, Kyle Doll serves as a Building & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,758.

Elijah Pennington

Food Service Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$18,736
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,736
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,736

Elijah Pennington holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,736.

Jenifer Hepler

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$18,728
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,728
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,728

Jenifer Hepler works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Jenifer earned $18,728 in 2024.

Jeanna Hagen

Regulatory Auditor/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$18,723
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,723
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,723

Jeanna Hagen works as a Regulatory Auditor for Public Safety. Jeanna earned $18,723 in 2025.

Tonya Landrum

Accounting Generalist II/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$18,715
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,715
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,715

At Public Safety, Tonya Landrum serves as a Accounting Generalist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,715.

Dee Kempker

Designated Princ Assistant-Div/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$18,711
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,711
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,711

Dee Kempker is a Designated Princ Assistant-Div at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $18,711.

Nichelle Hall

Registered Nurse/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$18,682
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,682
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,682

Nichelle Hall works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Nichelle earned $18,682 in 2023.

Karie Stanley

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$18,671
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,671
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,671

Karie Stanley holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,671.

Deborah Mcelwaine

Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$18,669
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,669
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$18,669

At Public Safety, Deborah Mcelwaine serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,669.