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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Automotive Technician III/Public Safety
Kevin Propst is a Automotive Technician III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $35,458.
Automotive Technician III/Public Safety
Harold Rush works as a Automotive Technician III for Public Safety. Harold earned $35,458 in 2024.
Trainer/Auditor II/Public Safety
Chelsea Kincaid works as a Trainer/Auditor II for Public Safety. Chelsea earned $35,458 in 2024.
Trainer/Auditor II/Public Safety
Jordan Eichholz works as a Trainer/Auditor II for Public Safety. Jordan earned $35,458 in 2024.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Cash Miller serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,423.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Peyton Mason works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Peyton earned $35,410 in 2023.
Technician III/Public Safety
Jamie Riddles holds the role of Technician III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,409.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Sean Gomez serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,401.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Andrea Davenport serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,400.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Ezekiel Ramirez works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Ezekiel earned $35,377 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Public Safety
Abby Britton works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Public Safety. Abby earned $35,360 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Bobbi Bailey serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,338.
Criminal Intel Analyst II/Public Safety
Karen Burge is a Criminal Intel Analyst II at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $35,338.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kristi Mccandlis is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $35,336.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Stephanie Leinbach works as a Community Operator Trainee for Public Safety. Stephanie earned $35,327 in 2024.
Forensic Lab Evidence Assistant/Public Safety
Ashley Jefferies holds the role of Forensic Lab Evidence Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,303.
Corporal/Public Safety
Bruce Mclaughlin is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $35,298.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Latrice Forrest is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $35,265.
Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Bryce Lautenschlager serves as a Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,264.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Sheila Haynes is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $35,256.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Yolanda Salas holds the role of Registered Nurse at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,248.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Donald Barbour serves as a Sergeant. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,246.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Clayton Walker works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Clayton earned $35,243 in 2023.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Trevor Dunn serves as a Communications Operator III. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,210.
Program Supervisor/Public Safety
Maria Fooks holds the role of Program Supervisor at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,202.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jared Servais serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,168.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Erin Jennings is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $35,161.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Benjamin Giesler is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $35,159.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Matthew Mckinnon is a Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $35,154.
Motor Vehicle Inspector III/Public Safety
Elizabeth Manley works as a Motor Vehicle Inspector III for Public Safety. Elizabeth earned $35,151 in 2023.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
Douglas Hager is a Communications Operator III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $35,136.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brenda Cone serves as a Sergeant. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,124.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Rachel Webb is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $35,109.
Maint/Grounds Sup/Public Safety
Austin Distler holds the role of Maint/Grounds Sup at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,109.
Public Information Spe III/Public Safety
Meghan Clouse works as a Public Information Spe III for Public Safety. Meghan earned $35,108 in 2024.
Corporal/Public Safety
Nicholas March is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $35,041.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Heather Hendrix is a Driver Examiner at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $35,006.
Laundry Worker/Public Safety
Dawn Poole works as a Laundry Worker for Public Safety. Dawn earned $35,005 in 2025.
Computer Information Technologist II/Public Safety
Christopher Reid works as a Computer Information Technologist II for Public Safety. Christopher earned $34,997 in 2023.
Clerk-Typist III/Public Safety
Petra Breitkopf is a Clerk-Typist III at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $34,997.