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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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Esperansa Matos

Grants Officer/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$20,377
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,377
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,377

At Public Safety, Esperansa Matos serves as a Grants Officer. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,377.

Joshua Ward

Motor Vehicle Inspector/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,364
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,364
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,364

Joshua Ward works as a Motor Vehicle Inspector for Public Safety. Joshua earned $20,364 in 2025.

Emma Grohe

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,353
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,353
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,353

Emma Grohe holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,353.

Jacob Buhr

Motor Vehicle Inspector/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,352
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,352
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,352

Jacob Buhr works as a Motor Vehicle Inspector for Public Safety. Jacob earned $20,352 in 2025.

Roxton Bruce

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$20,344
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,344
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,344

Roxton Bruce holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,344.

Michael Tackett

Sergeant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$20,341
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,341
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,341

Michael Tackett works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Michael earned $20,341 in 2023.

Jaimee Terry

Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$20,340
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,340
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,340

Jaimee Terry is a Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $20,340.

Michael Thorne

Driver Examiner III/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$20,340
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,340
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,340

Michael Thorne is a Driver Examiner III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $20,340.

Brenda Swaim

Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,328
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,328
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,328

Brenda Swaim is a Administrative Support Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,328.

Rebecca Orzech

Registered Nurse/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,294
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,294
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,294

Rebecca Orzech works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Rebecca earned $20,294 in 2025.

Dale Morrow

Benefit Program Specialist/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,293
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,293
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,293

Dale Morrow is a Benefit Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,293.

Bradley Maclaughlin

Capitol Police Corporal/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,274
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,274
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,274

Bradley Maclaughlin is a Capitol Police Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,274.

Lariah Garcia

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,272
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,272
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,272

Lariah Garcia holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,272.

Maryann Craigg

Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,254
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,254
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,254

Maryann Craigg works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Maryann earned $20,254 in 2025.

Garrett Loring

Sergeant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$20,245
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,245
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,245

Garrett Loring is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $20,245.

Rhonda Henson

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$20,219
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,219
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,219

Rhonda Henson works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Rhonda earned $20,219 in 2023.

Amanda Gantt

Food Service Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$20,219
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,219
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,219

Amanda Gantt holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,219.

Benjamin Gaida

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$20,210
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,210
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,210

Benjamin Gaida is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $20,210.

Amber Schmieg

Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,206
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,206
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,206

At Public Safety, Amber Schmieg serves as a Administrative Supp Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,206.

Sabrina Updegraff

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$20,203
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,203
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,203

Sabrina Updegraff is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $20,203.

Lauren Houchin

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$20,195
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,195
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,195

Lauren Houchin is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $20,195.

Johnna Plybon

Custodial Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$20,169
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,169
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,169

Johnna Plybon is a Custodial Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $20,169.

Sarah Kelly

Registered Nurse/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,169
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,169
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,169

Sarah Kelly is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,169.

Matthew Lannin

Motor Vehicle Inspector III/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$20,159
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,159
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,159

Matthew Lannin holds the role of Motor Vehicle Inspector III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,159.

Heaven Wells

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,155
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,155
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,155

Heaven Wells is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,155.

Sierra Tracy

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,148
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,148
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,148

Sierra Tracy holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,148.

Russell Booker

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$20,110
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,110
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,110

Russell Booker is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $20,110.

Reven Sandoval

Food Service Worker/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$20,109
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,109
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,109

Reven Sandoval works as a Food Service Worker for Public Safety. Reven earned $20,109 in 2024.

Lisa Crowley

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,107
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,107
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,107

At Public Safety, Lisa Crowley serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,107.

Chianna Cowan

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$20,097
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,097
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,097

Chianna Cowan is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $20,097.

Heaven Carter

Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,096
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,096
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,096

Heaven Carter holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,096.

Tyler Cook

Food Service Assistant/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$20,075
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,075
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,075

Tyler Cook is a Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $20,075.

Calli Nanney

Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,073
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,073
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,073

At Public Safety, Calli Nanney serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,073.

Nathan Winkler

Motor Vehicle Inspector III/Public Safety

2023 total comp
$20,073
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,073
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,073

Nathan Winkler is a Motor Vehicle Inspector III at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $20,073.

Nicholas Ahlefeld

Technician III/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$20,068
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,068
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,068

Nicholas Ahlefeld is a Technician III at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $20,068.

Connie Farrow

Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,051
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,051
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,051

At Public Safety, Connie Farrow serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,051.

Devin Chenoweth

Probationary Trooper/Public Safety

2024 total comp
$20,045
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,045
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,045

At Public Safety, Devin Chenoweth serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,045.

Jenna Brown

Food Service Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,021
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,021
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,021

At Public Safety, Jenna Brown serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,021.

Tisha Todd

Registered Nurse/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,016
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,016
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,016

Tisha Todd is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,016.

Morgan Liebsch

Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety

2025 total comp
$20,006
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,006
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$20,006

Morgan Liebsch is a Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $20,006.