GCGovComp.app

Missouri / Public Safety

Agency file

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

Page 12

Theresa Becker

Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,647
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,647
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,647

At Public Safety, Theresa Becker serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,647.

Vance Adams

Senior Safety Inspector/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$49,638
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,638
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,638

Vance Adams is a Senior Safety Inspector at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $49,638.

Margaret Martin

Program Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,630
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,630
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,630

At Public Safety, Margaret Martin serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,630.

Allison Enderle

Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,626
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,626
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,626

Allison Enderle is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $49,626.

Nathan Rardon

Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,613
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,613
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,613

Nathan Rardon holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,613.

Vernell Moore

Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,594
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,594
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,594

Vernell Moore is a Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $49,594.

Molly Bentlage

Capitol Police Dispatcher/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,582
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,582
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,582

Molly Bentlage is a Capitol Police Dispatcher at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $49,582.

Evelyn Stacey

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,578
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,578
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,578

At Public Safety, Evelyn Stacey serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,578.

David Mcknight

Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$49,571
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,571
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,571

David Mcknight is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $49,571.

John Davenport

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,554
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,554
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,554

John Davenport holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,554.

Justin Jones

Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,552
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,552
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,552

Justin Jones holds the role of Commercial Vehicle Off at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,552.

Michael Smith

Program Coordinator/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,550
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,550

At Public Safety, Michael Smith serves as a Program Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,550.

Royale Majewski

Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,537
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,537
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,537

At Public Safety, Royale Majewski serves as a Senior Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,537.

Lloyd Heckman

Custodial Manager/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,521
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,521
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,521

Lloyd Heckman holds the role of Custodial Manager at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,521.

Kimberly Smith

Human Resources Generalist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,510
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,510
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,510

Kimberly Smith holds the role of Human Resources Generalist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,510.

Lori Dollens

Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,508
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,508
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,508

Lori Dollens works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Lori earned $49,508 in 2025.

Kara Mccormick - Cline

Program Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,506
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,506
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,506

Kara Mccormick - Cline holds the role of Program Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,506.

Douglas Little

Sergeant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$49,501
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,501
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,501

At Public Safety, Douglas Little serves as a Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,501.

Clay Allison

Senior Safety Inspector/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,487
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,487
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,487

Clay Allison works as a Senior Safety Inspector for Public Safety. Clay earned $49,487 in 2025.

Dayla Volkart

Program Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,476
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,476
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,476

Dayla Volkart holds the role of Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,476.

George Oesterly

Client Supp Technician/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,461
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,461
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,461

At Public Safety, George Oesterly serves as a Client Supp Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,461.

Robert Miller-Morgan

Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,456
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,456
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,456

Robert Miller-Morgan is a Benefit Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $49,456.

Ashley Brewer

Program Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,412
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,412
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,412

Ashley Brewer holds the role of Program Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,412.

Melanie Branson

Program Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,412
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,412
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,412

Melanie Branson works as a Program Assistant for Public Safety. Melanie earned $49,412 in 2025.

Allen Cook

Commercial Vehicle Off Sup/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,411
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,411
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,411

Allen Cook works as a Commercial Vehicle Off Sup for Public Safety. Allen earned $49,411 in 2025.

Diana Oboh

Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,383
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,383
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,383

Diana Oboh holds the role of Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,383.

David Kloppenborg

Program Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,365
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,365
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,365

David Kloppenborg holds the role of Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,365.

Jesse Hayes

Driver Examiner Sup/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,340
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,340
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,340

Jesse Hayes is a Driver Examiner Sup at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $49,340.

Kimberly Clements

Driver Examiner Sup/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,333
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,333
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,333

Kimberly Clements is a Driver Examiner Sup at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $49,333.

Lauretta Obert

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,313
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,313
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,313

Lauretta Obert is a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $49,313.

Kyndal Gordon

Cvo Supervisor/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$49,300
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,300

At Public Safety, Kyndal Gordon serves as a Cvo Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $49,300.

Malana Tivis

Benefit Program Associate/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,293
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,293
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,293

Malana Tivis holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,293.

Gary Mcelyea

Driver Examiner Sup/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,287
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,287
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,287

Gary Mcelyea works as a Driver Examiner Sup for Public Safety. Gary earned $49,287 in 2025.

Robert Hill

Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,278
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,278
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,278

Robert Hill is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $49,278.

Michael Summers

Senior Safety Inspector/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,254
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,254
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,254

At Public Safety, Michael Summers serves as a Senior Safety Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,254.

Roger Sherman

Sergeant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,242
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,242
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,242

Roger Sherman works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Roger earned $49,242 in 2025.

Gena Brook

Communications Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,235
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,235
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,235

Gena Brook is a Communications Operator at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $49,235.

Jason Buschjost

Human Resources Generalist/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$49,183
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,183
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,183

At Public Safety, Jason Buschjost serves as a Human Resources Generalist. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,183.

Anita Nweke

Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$49,158
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,158
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,158

Anita Nweke is a Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $49,158.

Kelsey Robertson

Communications Operator I/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$49,118
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$49,118
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$49,118

Kelsey Robertson holds the role of Communications Operator I at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,118.