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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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Jordan Eichholz

Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$30,363
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,363
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,363

At Public Safety, Jordan Eichholz serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,363.

Kerri Smith

Trainer/Auditor IV/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$30,356
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,356
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,356

Kerri Smith holds the role of Trainer/Auditor IV at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,356.

Jason Geneyan

Senior Staff Development Training Specialist/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$30,332
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,332
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,332

Jason Geneyan works as a Senior Staff Development Training Specialist for Public Safety. Jason earned $30,332 in 2023.

Cody Morgan

Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$30,328
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,328
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,328

At Public Safety, Cody Morgan serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,328.

Luis Ruiz

Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$30,326
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,326
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,326

Luis Ruiz works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Public Safety. Luis earned $30,326 in 2025.

Dewey Heppe

Corporal/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$30,299
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,299
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,299

Dewey Heppe works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Dewey earned $30,299 in 2024.

Dana Ruzicka

Registered Nurse/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$30,295
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,295
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,295

Dana Ruzicka works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Dana earned $30,295 in 2025.

Michael Kalbac

Regulatory Auditor/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$30,252
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,252
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,252

Michael Kalbac holds the role of Regulatory Auditor at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,252.

Sarah Nicholas

Forensic Scientist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$30,238
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,238
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,238

Sarah Nicholas is a Forensic Scientist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $30,238.

Carly Meador

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$30,217
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,217
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,217

Carly Meador works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Carly earned $30,217 in 2024.

Mark Grist

Senior Commissioned Investigator/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$30,199
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,199
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,199

At Public Safety, Mark Grist serves as a Senior Commissioned Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,199.

Meleia Rau

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$30,193
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,193
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,193

Meleia Rau works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Meleia earned $30,193 in 2023.

April Ash

Cdl Examiner/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$30,185
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,185
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,185

April Ash is a Cdl Examiner at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $30,185.

Tara Schanks

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$30,182
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,182
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,182

At Public Safety, Tara Schanks serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,182.

Candace Van Kam

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$30,173
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,173
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,173

At Public Safety, Candace Van Kam serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,173.

Paula Fry

Administrative Office Support Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$30,165
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,165
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,165

Paula Fry works as a Administrative Office Support Assistant for Public Safety. Paula earned $30,165 in 2024.

Ronda Shoush

Clerk IV/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$30,165
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,165
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,165

Ronda Shoush holds the role of Clerk IV at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,165.

Autumn Ellis

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$30,163
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,163
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,163

Autumn Ellis works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Autumn earned $30,163 in 2025.

Nichelle Lacy

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$30,131
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,131
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,131

Nichelle Lacy works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Nichelle earned $30,131 in 2024.

Melissa Broyles

Food Service Assistant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$30,123
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,123
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,123

At Public Safety, Melissa Broyles serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,123.

Nicole Callaway

Food Service Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$30,110
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,110
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,110

Nicole Callaway works as a Food Service Assistant for Public Safety. Nicole earned $30,110 in 2025.

Samantha Cook

Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$30,101
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,101
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,101

At Public Safety, Samantha Cook serves as a Senior Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,101.

Stephanie Hall

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$30,096
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,096
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,096

Stephanie Hall is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $30,096.

Jamie Shepard

Motor Vehicle Inspector III/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$30,088
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,088
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,088

Jamie Shepard is a Motor Vehicle Inspector III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $30,088.

Briana Blackman

Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$30,076
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,076
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,076

Briana Blackman holds the role of Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,076.

Courtney Weno

Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$30,067
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,067
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,067

At Public Safety, Courtney Weno serves as a Senior Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,067.

Toko Coale

Mvi Analyst/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$30,046
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,046
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,046

Toko Coale works as a Mvi Analyst for Public Safety. Toko earned $30,046 in 2024.

Lori Beasley

Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$30,043
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,043
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,043

Lori Beasley holds the role of Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $30,043.

Madison Lough

Laundry Worker/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$30,024
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,024
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,024

Madison Lough works as a Laundry Worker for Public Safety. Madison earned $30,024 in 2024.

Donald Mcbride

Corporal/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$30,000
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$30,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,000

Donald Mcbride holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,000.

Bonnie Wyatt

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$29,986
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,986
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,986

At Public Safety, Bonnie Wyatt serves as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,986.

Patricia Riegel

Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$29,979
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,979
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,979

Patricia Riegel holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,979.

Tyana Shelby

Criminal Intel Analyst I/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$29,969
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,969
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,969

Tyana Shelby works as a Criminal Intel Analyst I for Public Safety. Tyana earned $29,969 in 2023.

Jason Wyckoff

Forensic Scientist Sup/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$29,951
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,951
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,951

Jason Wyckoff holds the role of Forensic Scientist Sup at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,951.

Mary James

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$29,944
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,944
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,944

Mary James holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,944.

Nico Baratti

Computer Information Technologist II/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$29,943
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,943
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,943

At Public Safety, Nico Baratti serves as a Computer Information Technologist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $29,943.

Rehonda Deluca

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$29,921
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,921
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,921

Rehonda Deluca holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,921.

Edward Grainger

Motor Vehicle Inspector II/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$29,917
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,917
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,917

Edward Grainger is a Motor Vehicle Inspector II at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $29,917.

Jessica Vandeusen

Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$29,906
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,906
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,906

Jessica Vandeusen works as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv for Public Safety. Jessica earned $29,906 in 2024.

Douglas Pfeifer

Corporal/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$29,879
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$29,879
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,879

Douglas Pfeifer is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $29,879.