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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Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Beth Rodgers holds the role of Food Service Worker at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,368.
Corporal/Public Safety
Todd Watson works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Todd earned $40,353 in 2023.
Intelligence Analyst/Public Safety
Mateesa Crowley works as a Intelligence Analyst for Public Safety. Mateesa earned $40,349 in 2025.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Carmel Heidorn holds the role of Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,338.
Laundry Worker/Public Safety
Melissa Spears is a Laundry Worker at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $40,338.
Trooper/Public Safety
Aaron Daniels holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,336.
Therapeutic Services Worker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Natasha Roberts serves as a Therapeutic Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,326.
Building & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor/Public Safety
Larry Landers is a Building & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $40,301.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Melani Ragain serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,295.
Corporal/Public Safety
Matthew Chastain is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $40,286.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Edwin Hammers is a Food Service Worker at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $40,265.
Clinical Caseworker/Public Safety
Stephanie Ledoux works as a Clinical Caseworker for Public Safety. Stephanie earned $40,253 in 2025.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Caleb Venegoni works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Caleb earned $40,253 in 2025.
Grants Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kaitlin Powers serves as a Grants Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,251.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Tosha French is a Driver Examiner at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $40,247.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Spencer Foy serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,238.
Trooper/Public Safety
Zachariah Beckerman holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,228.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Aidan Harley serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,185.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tania Finley serves as a Driver Examiner. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,180.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Ava Periman works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Ava earned $40,180 in 2025.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Melodie Parker works as a Driver Examiner for Public Safety. Melodie earned $40,178 in 2025.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Brooke Glaus holds the role of Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,166.
Capitol Police Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Zachary Wolfe serves as a Capitol Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,158.
Program Supervisor/Public Safety
Loretta Mitchell works as a Program Supervisor for Public Safety. Loretta earned $40,155 in 2023.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Melissa Snellen holds the role of Driver Examiner at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,143.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Public Safety
Peter Martin works as a Staff Development Training Specialist for Public Safety. Peter earned $40,112 in 2025.
Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, John Tomaszewski serves as a Trooper. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,100.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Matthew Tucker holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,079.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Andrew Just works as a Custodial Assistant for Public Safety. Andrew earned $40,074 in 2025.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Bobby Hartley is a Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $40,061.
Apps Dvlpr/Public Safety
Makabe Perkins holds the role of Apps Dvlpr at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,055.
Chief Motor Vehicle Inspector/Public Safety
Stacy Barton is a Chief Motor Vehicle Inspector at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $40,054.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Nicole Schutt holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,054.
Associate Apps Dvlpr/Public Safety
Adam Vercelli works as a Associate Apps Dvlpr for Public Safety. Adam earned $40,047 in 2025.
Custodial Manager/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Donna Craft serves as a Custodial Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,026.
Driver/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Misty Boswell serves as a Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,017.
Laundry Worker/Public Safety
Veronica Justice works as a Laundry Worker for Public Safety. Veronica earned $40,017 in 2025.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Candace Chandler works as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv for Public Safety. Candace earned $40,016 in 2023.
Trooper/Public Safety
Samuel Crosson works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Samuel earned $39,999 in 2025.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Dalton Howell serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,997.