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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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Percy ChildsMay be multiple

Driver Examiner - Chief/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,725

Percy Childs appears in Public Safety payroll as a Driver Examiner - Chief, with $59,725 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Craig Mosley

Senior Client Supp Technician/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,722
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,722
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,722

Craig Mosley works as a Senior Client Supp Technician for Public Safety. Craig earned $59,722 in 2025.

Jennifer WhitingMay be multiple

Driver Examiner - Chief/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,721

This Driver Examiner - Chief record at Public Safety for Jennifer Whiting may represent several individuals, totaling $59,721 in 2025.

Brian MillerMay be multiple

Driver Examiner - Chief/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,717

Brian Miller appears in Public Safety payroll as a Driver Examiner - Chief, with $59,717 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Lori Kirchner

Cybersecurity Analyst/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,710
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,710
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,710

Lori Kirchner works as a Cybersecurity Analyst for Public Safety. Lori earned $59,710 in 2025.

Derek Bradshaw

Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,706
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,706
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,706

Derek Bradshaw works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Derek earned $59,706 in 2025.

Maurice Riddle

Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,668
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,668
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,668

Maurice Riddle works as a Commercial Vehicle Off for Public Safety. Maurice earned $59,668 in 2025.

Jacob Lorenzen

Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,642
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,642
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,642

Jacob Lorenzen holds the role of Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,642.

Troy Stegeman

Sergeant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$59,640
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,640
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,640

At Public Safety, Troy Stegeman serves as a Sergeant. Their 2023 pay totaled $59,640.

Lisa Rodenbaugh

Human Resources Generalist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,587
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,587
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,587

Lisa Rodenbaugh holds the role of Human Resources Generalist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,587.

Korie Otto

Senior Emergency Management Officer/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,571
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,571
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,571

Korie Otto is a Senior Emergency Management Officer at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $59,571.

Robert Klick

Senior Staff Development Training Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,571
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,571
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,571

Robert Klick works as a Senior Staff Development Training Specialist for Public Safety. Robert earned $59,571 in 2025.

Deidra Borgmeyer

Lead Administrative Supp Professional/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,564
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,564
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,564

Deidra Borgmeyer is a Lead Administrative Supp Professional at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $59,564.

Jeffery Johnson

Senior Auto/Marine Technician/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,560
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,560
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,560

At Public Safety, Jeffery Johnson serves as a Senior Auto/Marine Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,560.

Larry Ray

Corporal/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,491
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,491
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,491

Larry Ray works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Larry earned $59,491 in 2025.

Jason Stephens

Communications Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,489
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,489
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,489

Jason Stephens holds the role of Communications Operator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,489.

Tina Lilley

Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,480
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,480
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,480

Tina Lilley is a Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $59,480.

Matthew Mcgraw

Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,414
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,414
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,414

At Public Safety, Matthew Mcgraw serves as a Commercial Vehicle Off. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,414.

Terry Mcelyea

Driver Examiner Sup/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,390
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,390
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,390

At Public Safety, Terry Mcelyea serves as a Driver Examiner Sup. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,390.

Brady Shows

Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$59,381
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,381
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,381

At Public Safety, Brady Shows serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,381.

Debra ClemaMay be multiple

Driver Examiner - Chief/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,350

Debra Clema appears in Public Safety payroll as a Driver Examiner - Chief, with $59,350 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Kenneth Adams

Senior Auto/Marine Technician/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,336
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,336
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,336

Kenneth Adams is a Senior Auto/Marine Technician at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $59,336.

Ernest Bunch

Senior Auto/Marine Technician/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,302
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,302
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,302

At Public Safety, Ernest Bunch serves as a Senior Auto/Marine Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,302.

Amanda Rackley

Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,271
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,271
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,271

Amanda Rackley works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Amanda earned $59,271 in 2025.

Dwight Christian

Motor Vehicle Inspector Sup/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,269
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,269
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,269

Dwight Christian is a Motor Vehicle Inspector Sup at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $59,269.

John Bassett

Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,211
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,211

John Bassett works as a Senior Program Specialist for Public Safety. John earned $59,211 in 2025.

Jeffrey Hendrick

Cdl Examination Auditor/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,196
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,196
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,196

Jeffrey Hendrick is a Cdl Examination Auditor at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $59,196.

Robert Shea

Senior Client Supp Technician/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,190
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,190
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,190

At Public Safety, Robert Shea serves as a Senior Client Supp Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,190.

Kimberly Clarkston

Program Supervisor/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$59,136
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,136
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,136

At Public Safety, Kimberly Clarkston serves as a Program Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,136.

Collin Volkart

Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,077
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,077
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,077

At Public Safety, Collin Volkart serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,077.

Jason Edwards

Communications Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,066
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,066
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,066

Jason Edwards is a Communications Operator at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $59,066.

Kelsey Robertson

Communications Operator II/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$59,049
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,049
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,049

Kelsey Robertson holds the role of Communications Operator II at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,049.

James Landers

Communications Operator/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$59,006
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,006
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,006

At Public Safety, James Landers serves as a Communications Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,006.

Michelle Sanges

Senior Clinical Caseworker/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$58,997
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,997
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,997

Michelle Sanges works as a Senior Clinical Caseworker for Public Safety. Michelle earned $58,997 in 2025.

Roger Branson

Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$58,990
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,990
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,990

Roger Branson works as a Senior Program Specialist for Public Safety. Roger earned $58,990 in 2025.

Jeremy Nixon

Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$58,965
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,965
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,965

At Public Safety, Jeremy Nixon serves as a Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,965.

James Hackett

Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$58,965
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,965
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,965

At Public Safety, James Hackett serves as a Electronic Gaming Secretary Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,965.

Allison Whitler

Criminalist III/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$58,944
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,944
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,944

Allison Whitler holds the role of Criminalist III at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $58,944.

Meghan Clouse

Public Relations Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$58,935
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,935
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,935

Meghan Clouse works as a Public Relations Specialist for Public Safety. Meghan earned $58,935 in 2025.

Mallory Hansen

Cdl Examination Auditor/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$58,928
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,928
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,928

Mallory Hansen holds the role of Cdl Examination Auditor at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,928.