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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Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety
Alvin Taylor is a Benefit Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $24,690.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Doug Irvin holds the role of Driver Examiner at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,685.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kendall O'Kelly works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Kendall earned $24,681 in 2025.
Division Director/Public Safety
Dorothy Taylor holds the role of Division Director at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,676.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Bobbie Tillmon holds the role of Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,670.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Shania Helms serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,658.
Program Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Karla Marshall serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,653.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Alicia Moentmann holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,651.
Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, David Wells serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,650.
Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Briana Blackman serves as a Commercial Vehicle Off. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,646.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
Joanne Talleur works as a Special Assistant Professional for Public Safety. Joanne earned $24,635 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Shinita Watson serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,623.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Zachary Wolf holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,609.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Marissa Club works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Marissa earned $24,584 in 2025.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Marlaina Cline works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Marlaina earned $24,566 in 2025.
Driver Examiner II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Charles Taylor serves as a Driver Examiner II. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,539.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tamera Biesemeyer serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,521.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Eric Lecuru serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,507.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Martin King works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Martin earned $24,483 in 2025.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Emily Glover works as a Custodial Assistant for Public Safety. Emily earned $24,470 in 2025.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Kimberly Wild holds the role of Registered Nurse at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,467.
Emergency Management Supervisor/Public Safety
Aaron Hees works as a Emergency Management Supervisor for Public Safety. Aaron earned $24,461 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Jeffery Cunningham works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Jeffery earned $24,454 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brighton Swindler serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,446.
Miscellaneous Technical/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Matthew Walz serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,430.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Deonte Anderson holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,422.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Barbara Garrett is a Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $24,422.
Technician I/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Taylor Whittle serves as a Technician I. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,407.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Demika Garland serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,404.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Tinisha Jamerson is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $24,402.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Tammy Gusta is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $24,385.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Chloe Lechner works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Chloe earned $24,381 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Seth Kmetz holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,328.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Joshua Morrison works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Joshua earned $24,320 in 2025.
Motor Vehicle Inspector II/Public Safety
Dennis Pillow is a Motor Vehicle Inspector II at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $24,311.
Public Relations Director/Public Safety
Katy Linnenbrink holds the role of Public Relations Director at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,305.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Katina Gill works as a Food Service Worker for Public Safety. Katina earned $24,301 in 2024.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Derek Rogers is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $24,300.
Program Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Chelse Dowell serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,294.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, James Rosauer serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,288.