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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Communications Operator/Public Safety
Luke Wilson holds the role of Communications Operator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,327.
Driver Examiner Sup/Public Safety
Michael Verbrugge holds the role of Driver Examiner Sup at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,325.
Driver Examiner Sup/Public Safety
Kelly Sebek works as a Driver Examiner Sup for Public Safety. Kelly earned $53,322 in 2025.
Criminalist III/Public Safety
Jena Nigus is a Criminalist III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $53,303.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Lauren Riley serves as a Communications Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,299.
Motor Vehicle Inspector Sup/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Larry Rader serves as a Motor Vehicle Inspector Sup. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,278.
Corporal/Public Safety
Zachariah Dudley is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $53,270.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Carlotta Neal holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,265.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Artemia Tudio works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Artemia earned $53,254 in 2025.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Public Safety
Amanda Williams holds the role of Staff Development Training Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,240.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
Joshua Liesemeyer holds the role of Communications Operator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,234.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Christopher Leach holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $53,227.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Katie Malone is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $53,186.
Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety
Tony Lam is a Benefit Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $53,182.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Public Safety
Jesse Sproat works as a Senior Commissioned Investigator for Public Safety. Jesse earned $53,181 in 2025.
Cdl Examiner/Public Safety
Earl Mcreynolds holds the role of Cdl Examiner at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,156.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
Virginia Simmons holds the role of Communications Operator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,153.
Corporal/Public Safety
Taylor Leftwich works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Taylor earned $53,147 in 2025.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Public Safety
Timothy Mcgrail is a Designated Principal Assistant Division at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $53,140.
Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety
Jay Hamblett is a Commercial Vehicle Off at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $53,125.
Human Resources Generalist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Dana Bise serves as a Human Resources Generalist. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,093.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
Lindell Roth works as a Communications Operator III for Public Safety. Lindell earned $53,088 in 2023.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
Tara Nivens is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $53,073.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Rebecca Gilmour is a Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $53,046.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Public Safety
Ryan Troske works as a Senior Commissioned Investigator for Public Safety. Ryan earned $53,014 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Patti Smith serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,010.
Commissioned Investigator/Public Safety
Nathan Fetters is a Commissioned Investigator at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $53,010.
Criminalist III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Mary Bouschard serves as a Criminalist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,983.
Special Assistant Technician/Public Safety
Rick Mccabe holds the role of Special Assistant Technician at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,971.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Public Safety
Joe Jones is a Senior Commissioned Investigator at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $52,951.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Zachary Davidson holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $52,946.
Criminalist III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kaitlee Marbaker serves as a Criminalist III. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,943.
Cdl Examiner/Public Safety
Benita Vick holds the role of Cdl Examiner at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,935.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jessica Harvey serves as a Senior Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,922.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Public Safety
Richard Buffett works as a Senior Commissioned Investigator for Public Safety. Richard earned $52,913 in 2025.
Lieutenant Colonel/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Wallace Ahrens serves as a Lieutenant Colonel. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,908.
Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Edward Wollbrinck serves as a Commercial Vehicle Off. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,905.
Trooper/Public Safety
Joshua Eickhoff is a Trooper at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $52,892.
Senior Safety Inspector/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Samuel Lathrom serves as a Senior Safety Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,891.
Criminalist III/Public Safety
Janet Davis works as a Criminalist III for Public Safety. Janet earned $52,883 in 2024.