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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Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Public Safety
Jim Brownfield holds the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,219.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Luke Wilson is a Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $22,217.
Chaplain/Public Safety
Lawrence Adams works as a Chaplain for Public Safety. Lawrence earned $22,215 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Hanna Wallace is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $22,194.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Caressa Reyes works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Caressa earned $22,191 in 2025.
Motor Vehicle Inspector Sup/Public Safety
Allen Wright holds the role of Motor Vehicle Inspector Sup at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,189.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
Sydney Kendrick holds the role of Clerk-Typist III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,173.
Computer Information Technician Trainee/Public Safety
Jordan Malugen works as a Computer Information Technician Trainee for Public Safety. Jordan earned $22,170 in 2024.
Program Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Dylan Grawe serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,144.
Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety
James Stafford holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,136.
Clerk/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Belinda Hardey serves as a Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,097.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Terra Smith is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $22,084.
Criminal Intel Analyst I/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Hunter Surface serves as a Criminal Intel Analyst I. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,068.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Karley Roe works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Karley earned $22,064 in 2023.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kevin Haywood serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,061.
Food Service Manager/Public Safety
Diann Coates holds the role of Food Service Manager at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,040.
Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety
Michael Smith works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Public Safety. Michael earned $22,039 in 2024.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brandon Dicus serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,038.
Corporal/Public Safety
Andrew Warren holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,035.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kristina Fryer holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,025.
Capitol Police Officer/Public Safety
Isaac Mote is a Capitol Police Officer at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $22,002.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Mikayla Schmidt holds the role of Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,000.
Technician I/Public Safety
Mary Douglas is a Technician I at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $21,991.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Rachel Clinkingbeard is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $21,990.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Megan Lawson works as a Food Service Assistant for Public Safety. Megan earned $21,989 in 2025.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Jeremy Streibich is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $21,988.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Shamsun Islam serves as a Senior Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,978.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Betty Nash holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,971.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Bridget Farrell holds the role of Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,955.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Celestina Rahm holds the role of Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,948.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Erin Buehler is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $21,946.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Jacob Distler holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,938.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Sam Otradovec holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,930.
Program Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Dirk Dunkle serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,924.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brooke Taylor serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,924.
Administrative Support Clerk/Public Safety
Brandi Gates holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,911.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Cherish Cook is a Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $21,906.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Regina Jackson holds the role of Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,877.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Samantha Malone works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Samantha earned $21,873 in 2024.
Building & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Dwayne Mcwilliams serves as a Building & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,861.