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
Dymond Williams holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,415.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Public Safety
Robert Mckay is a Associate Research/Data Analyst at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,415.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Rosa Ballay works as a Food Service Assistant for Public Safety. Rosa earned $2,414 in 2024.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Brooke Bunnell works as a Health Program Aide for Public Safety. Brooke earned $2,411 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Joshua Bundy is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $2,411.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Lilly King works as a Custodial Assistant for Public Safety. Lilly earned $2,409 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
James Stuart is a Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,409.
Commercial Vehicle Officer/Public Safety
Darin Jones is a Commercial Vehicle Officer at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,408.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Abigail Stidham works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Abigail earned $2,406 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kahlie Rice serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,400.
Building & Grounds Maintenance II/Public Safety
Edward Hearn holds the role of Building & Grounds Maintenance II at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,396.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Janiyah Green holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,395.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Public Safety
Lowell Mcbride works as a Specialized Trades Supervisor for Public Safety. Lowell earned $2,388 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Hanna Reed is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $2,386.
Intermediate Accountant/Public Safety
Sheila Hair holds the role of Intermediate Accountant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,378.
Intermediate Accountant/Public Safety
Lori Thornburg holds the role of Intermediate Accountant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,375.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Destiny Welsh is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,373.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Arvella Jones is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $2,372.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tyeisha Motton serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,370.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Donna Applegate is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $2,369.
Criminalist II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Briar Roll serves as a Criminalist II. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,363.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Zerriah Horton serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,362.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Austin Ferguson works as a Community Operator Trainee for Public Safety. Austin earned $2,356 in 2025.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brittany Jones serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,353.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Shane Baumgartner works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Shane earned $2,353 in 2024.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Erica Musick holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,352.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Melanie Peardon serves as a Senior Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,350.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Rikya Stewart serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,350.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kayla Sumowski-Bradley serves as a Administrative Supp Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,349.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Mariah Sweaney serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,348.
Firefighter Crew Chief/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Michael Geeting serves as a Firefighter Crew Chief. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,347.
Firefighter Crew Chief/Public Safety
Gregory Smith holds the role of Firefighter Crew Chief at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,347.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Cristian Gonzalez Jara holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,347.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Jocelyn Hernandez Salas works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Jocelyn earned $2,343 in 2024.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Alana Sartin serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,340.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
Barbara Quin works as a Administrative Support Professional for Public Safety. Barbara earned $2,339 in 2023.
Intermediate Accountant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Teresa Sexton serves as a Intermediate Accountant. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,336.
Program Coordinator/Public Safety
Kelly Otto works as a Program Coordinator for Public Safety. Kelly earned $2,335 in 2023.
Procurement Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Roberta Siebeneck serves as a Procurement Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,333.
Jeffrey White appears in Public Safety payroll as a Aircraft Mechanic, with $2,332 reported in 2023 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.