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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Maintenance/Grounds Manager/Public Safety
Brian Blankenship works as a Maintenance/Grounds Manager for Public Safety. Brian earned $41,043 in 2025.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Noah Eckert holds the role of Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,042.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Alice Smith works as a Food Service Assistant for Public Safety. Alice earned $41,041 in 2024.
Trooper/Public Safety
David Craig holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $41,037.
Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
Teri Lopresti holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,035.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Daniel Whisenand works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Public Safety. Daniel earned $41,029 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Daniel Lewis holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,029.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
William Stone is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $41,025.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Rhonda Potts holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,012.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Ethan Shy holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,008.
Maint/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Steven Walters serves as a Maint/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,992.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
James Newberry holds the role of Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,977.
Computer Information Technologist II/Public Safety
Koby Kerr holds the role of Computer Information Technologist II at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,934.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Thomas Stamos holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,927.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Amber Simpson works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Public Safety. Amber earned $40,921 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Public Safety
John Morgan is a Stores/Warehouse Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $40,896.
Forensic Lab Evidence Assistant/Public Safety
Rebekah Finch works as a Forensic Lab Evidence Assistant for Public Safety. Rebekah earned $40,891 in 2025.
Motor Vehicle Inspector/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Justin West serves as a Motor Vehicle Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,890.
Associate Netwrk Operations Technician/Public Safety
Chad Buschjost holds the role of Associate Netwrk Operations Technician at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,865.
Capitol Police Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Bradley Maclaughlin serves as a Capitol Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,860.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Manda Vermillion serves as a Driver Examiner. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,848.
Technician III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Michelle Pfeiffer serves as a Technician III. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,847.
Therapeutic Services Worker/Public Safety
Auhisha Baker holds the role of Therapeutic Services Worker at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,841.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Grant Miller holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,828.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Patsy Gibson serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,803.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Eric Mcdowell holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,790.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Amanda Luke holds the role of Food Service Worker at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,780.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jimmie Gorham serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,771.
Corporal/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Darren Mueller serves as a Corporal. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,768.
Criminalist II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Katlynn Heagy serves as a Criminalist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,767.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Tianna Corder works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Tianna earned $40,765 in 2025.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Kari Breer is a Food Service Worker at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $40,762.
Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
Tiffany Thurman works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Public Safety. Tiffany earned $40,725 in 2025.
Video Prod. Specialist II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Darin Garnett serves as a Video Prod. Specialist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,706.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
Chrissa Moscript is a Administrative Supp Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $40,704.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Hunter Anderson serves as a Administrative Supp Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,704.
Motor Vehicle Inspector/Public Safety
Jessica Wiley holds the role of Motor Vehicle Inspector at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,704.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
Jordan Stout works as a Administrative Supp Assistant for Public Safety. Jordan earned $40,704 in 2025.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Evadean Fleer works as a Food Service Assistant for Public Safety. Evadean earned $40,695 in 2025.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Robin Mcpherson is a Food Service Worker at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $40,672.