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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Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
Tiffany Vanwinkle is a Clerk-Typist III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $25,403.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Meagan Shawhan serves as a Clerk-Typist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,403.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
Stacy Slayton holds the role of Clerk-Typist III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,403.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Miranda Snider serves as a Clerk-Typist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,403.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Petra Colbert serves as a Clerk-Typist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,403.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
Amber Schmieg holds the role of Clerk-Typist III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,403.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Judith Schwaller serves as a Clerk-Typist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,403.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Cameron Taylor serves as a Clerk-Typist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,403.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
Pamela Kemna works as a Clerk-Typist III for Public Safety. Pamela earned $25,403 in 2024.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
Nicole Brawley holds the role of Clerk-Typist III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,403.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Rebecca Coleman serves as a Clerk-Typist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,403.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
Casey Hansen works as a Clerk-Typist III for Public Safety. Casey earned $25,403 in 2024.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
Ellie Green holds the role of Clerk-Typist III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,403.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
Julie Bentrup is a Clerk-Typist III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $25,403.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Dana Smith serves as a Clerk-Typist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,403.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ronald Kyle serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,399.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Dorine Johnson serves as a Driver Examiner. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,389.
Program Assistant/Public Safety
Rebecca Van Ostran holds the role of Program Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,372.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Jason Atkins works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Jason earned $25,355 in 2025.
Forensic Scientist/Public Safety
Courtney Workman holds the role of Forensic Scientist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,354.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Paige Middleton serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,339.
Chaplain/Public Safety
Madonna Mcdonald works as a Chaplain for Public Safety. Madonna earned $25,334 in 2025.
Personnel Analyst II/Public Safety
Sherry Lewis holds the role of Personnel Analyst II at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $25,326.
Clinical Caseworker/Public Safety
Catherine Johnson holds the role of Clinical Caseworker at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,318.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Victoria Kleffner works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Victoria earned $25,302 in 2025.
Driver Examiner III/Public Safety
Nick Spencer works as a Driver Examiner III for Public Safety. Nick earned $25,297 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Abigail Ridgway is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $25,292.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Precious Taylor holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,280.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Tegan Kelsall is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $25,277.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Cory Stauffer is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $25,233.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Lutazhia Smith is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $25,187.
Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor/Public Safety
Dennis Kern holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,178.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Nita Ruuskanen holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,175.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Nancy Struemph holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,173.
Driver Examiner Sup/Public Safety
Lisa Nielson holds the role of Driver Examiner Sup at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,153.
Storekeeper II/Public Safety
Jim Brownfield works as a Storekeeper II for Public Safety. Jim earned $25,145 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kayneshia Long works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Kayneshia earned $25,130 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Aryanna Sims works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Aryanna earned $25,122 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kylie Anders works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Kylie earned $25,111 in 2025.
Legal Counsel/Public Safety
Robert Tillman works as a Legal Counsel for Public Safety. Robert earned $25,101 in 2023.