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
Kameron Gleghorn holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,302.
Firefighter Crew Chief/Public Safety
James Bergner works as a Firefighter Crew Chief for Public Safety. James earned $2,301 in 2023.
Firefighter Crew Chief/Public Safety
Steven Pearce works as a Firefighter Crew Chief for Public Safety. Steven earned $2,301 in 2023.
Firefighter Crew Chief/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Craig Hurst serves as a Firefighter Crew Chief. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,301.
Firefighter Crew Chief/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Patrick Sykes serves as a Firefighter Crew Chief. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,301.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Cassidy Brent holds the role of Health Program Aide at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,299.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kiley Singer is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $2,298.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Patricia Morehouse is a Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,297.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Harold Kenyon works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Harold earned $2,292 in 2025.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Jalynn Leidy is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $2,291.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Mila Ortiz is a Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $2,289.
Cultural Resource Specialist/Public Safety
Regina Meyer works as a Cultural Resource Specialist for Public Safety. Regina earned $2,288 in 2023.
Environmental Program Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Diana Tucker Dexter serves as a Environmental Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,288.
Client Support Technician/Public Safety
Charles Hooper holds the role of Client Support Technician at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,288.
Geographic Information Systems Development/Public Safety
George Jones holds the role of Geographic Information Systems Development at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,287.
Program Coordinator/Public Safety
Roy Hoggatt is a Program Coordinator at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,286.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Jessica Harvey holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,284.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Pamela Leach is a Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $2,282.
Research/Data Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Sherry Koch serves as a Research/Data Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,282.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Tianna Corder is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $2,282.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Amanda Hallman is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $2,279.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Mardene Baker works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Mardene earned $2,278 in 2023.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, John Owens serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,278.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jason Martin serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,272.
Domestic Service Worker/Public Safety
Tasha Howard is a Domestic Service Worker at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $2,268.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kimberlie Schoenfelder holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,266.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Drake Murphey serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,266.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Michael Lewis holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,266.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Hope Timmons works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Hope earned $2,265 in 2023.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Joyce Mitchell works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Joyce earned $2,260 in 2024.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Marissa Smith holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,259.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
Tamela Soncrant holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,258.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Demika Garland is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $2,257.
Real Estate/Office Space Coordinator/Public Safety
Darcy Hicks holds the role of Real Estate/Office Space Coordinator at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,256.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Jennifer Lee holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,255.
Security Officer/Public Safety
Philip Thompson holds the role of Security Officer at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,255.
Military Security Manager/Public Safety
Charles O'Callaghan holds the role of Military Security Manager at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,253.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Anamarie Henson holds the role of Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,249.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Anita Nweke holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,245.
Environmental Program Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, David Woolsey serves as a Environmental Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,243.