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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Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Leona Skaflestad holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,015.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Johanna Kemp serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,013.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Jennifer Taylor works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Public Safety. Jennifer earned $3,011 in 2025.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Alexis Martin is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $3,008.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Noah Fields works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Noah earned $3,008 in 2025.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
Randall Lyon holds the role of Commercial Vehicle Officer at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,005.
Maintenance/Grounds Manager/Public Safety
Ray Lafountain is a Maintenance/Grounds Manager at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $3,005.
Building & Grounds Maintenance I/Public Safety
Lance Juergensmeyer is a Building & Grounds Maintenance I at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $3,003.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kaylei Morrison holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,002.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Heaven Pollard works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Public Safety. Heaven earned $3,001 in 2025.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Lisa Felton holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,000.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Janiyah Green works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Janiyah earned $3,000 in 2024.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Taylor Brennan serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,000.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Tara Shepherd is a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $2,998.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Alexis Bledsoe serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,997.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Dallas Mckenzie is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $2,993.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Cylie Miller serves as a Health Program Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,988.
Engng/Architect Project Manager/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Joseph Schaefer serves as a Engng/Architect Project Manager. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,982.
Deputy Fire Chief/Public Safety
Richard O'Dell holds the role of Deputy Fire Chief at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,981.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tarah Metheny serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,980.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Colton West is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $2,979.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Corey Klotz is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $2,978.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Dawn Bringman serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,977.
Clerk/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Suzanne Happy serves as a Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,972.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Camron Pinkerton is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $2,966.
Motor Vehicle Inspector II/Public Safety
Eric Foster holds the role of Motor Vehicle Inspector II at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,966.
Intermediate Accountant/Public Safety
Sara Parker is a Intermediate Accountant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $2,965.
Custodial Worker/Public Safety
Samantha Puckett holds the role of Custodial Worker at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,965.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Brionna Smith holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,964.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Rianna Anthony holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,962.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Gregory Tesch holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,962.
Office Worker Miscellaneous/Public Safety
Shelby Farr holds the role of Office Worker Miscellaneous at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,960.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jenise Young serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,955.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Chad Johnson is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $2,953.
Clerk/Public Safety
Faith Jaegers is a Clerk at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,951.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kalyn Brown holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,951.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Emya Hampton serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,948.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Brianna Holtzclaw holds the role of Health Program Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,943.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Pamela Forknot works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Pamela earned $2,940 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Krista Wolfe holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,940.