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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Automotive Technician III/Public Safety
Jeffery Johnson works as a Automotive Technician III for Public Safety. Jeffery earned $34,188 in 2024.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Joshua Hughes is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $34,160.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Travis Wood works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Travis earned $34,155 in 2023.
Driver Examiner I/Public Safety
Scott Hawes holds the role of Driver Examiner I at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,136.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jennifer Mescher serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,136.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Casey Marks works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Casey earned $34,129 in 2023.
Computer Information Technologist III/Public Safety
Kamal Patterson is a Computer Information Technologist III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $34,086.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kiley Poindexter is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $34,062.
Commissioned Investigator Supervisor/Public Safety
Joseph Matherne is a Commissioned Investigator Supervisor at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $34,050.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Unique Mayfield is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $34,042.
Driver/Public Safety
Kelsey Bearce works as a Driver for Public Safety. Kelsey earned $34,030 in 2025.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ashley Rhoades serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,030.
Driver Examiner III/Public Safety
Kirk Rourke works as a Driver Examiner III for Public Safety. Kirk earned $34,025 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Katelyn Bolin holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,014.
Food Service Manager/Public Safety
Robert Terry holds the role of Food Service Manager at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,993.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Janettie Rhoades works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Janettie earned $33,951 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Jacqueline Gonzalez-Alberto works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Jacqueline earned $33,922 in 2025.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Yolanda Buchanan serves as a Driver Examiner. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,863.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Gregory Bixler serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2023 pay totaled $33,849.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Jacob Hardy is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $33,848.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Marissa Stinnett holds the role of Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,846.
Staff Artist III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Rachel Hays serves as a Staff Artist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,844.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Priscilla Bratcher is a Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $33,842.
Driver Examiner III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Bruce Fugitt serves as a Driver Examiner III. Their 2023 pay totaled $33,837.
Mvi Supervisor/Public Safety
Allen Wright is a Mvi Supervisor at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $33,836.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Amanda Scharnhorst works as a Driver Examiner for Public Safety. Amanda earned $33,811 in 2025.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Gayleen Hicks serves as a Custodial Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,794.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kayla Porter holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,783.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brandon Heathman serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,776.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Jon-Yves Bellers holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,769.
Mvi Analyst/Public Safety
Brenda Davis works as a Mvi Analyst for Public Safety. Brenda earned $33,767 in 2024.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Tyler O'Brien is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $33,762.
Driver Examiner I/Public Safety
Ashley Boze works as a Driver Examiner I for Public Safety. Ashley earned $33,747 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Chelsi Ivy serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,735.
Corporal/Public Safety
Clinton Moreland holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,711.
Communications Operator I/Public Safety
Jesse Halley works as a Communications Operator I for Public Safety. Jesse earned $33,709 in 2023.
Corporal/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Andrew Lawman serves as a Corporal. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,694.
Technician III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Heidi Lewis serves as a Technician III. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,668.
Special Asst-Office & Clerical/Public Safety
Leigh Falter is a Special Asst-Office & Clerical at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $33,668.
Community Technician Trainee/Public Safety
Scott Shepherd holds the role of Community Technician Trainee at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,665.