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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Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Allison Sims works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Public Safety. Allison earned $1,602 in 2023.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
David Ziegler holds the role of Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,599.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Porscha Gore holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,599.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Krickett Price holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,598.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Jocelyn Robinson is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $1,598.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Maurice Jordan works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Maurice earned $1,595 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Caroline Vemulapalli-Forrest is a Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,595.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Haylie Huggins holds the role of Health Program Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,594.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Travis Banks serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,594.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Ashley Yamat holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,594.
Accounts Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Mackenzie Boos serves as a Accounts Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,593.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Rachel Yardley works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Rachel earned $1,592 in 2025.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Brandy Hendricks holds the role of Registered Nurse at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,591.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ryan Prentice serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,590.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Demond Tauber works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Demond earned $1,590 in 2025.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Public Safety
Halle Vanderfeltz works as a Senior Accounts Assistant for Public Safety. Halle earned $1,583 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Michael Van Ord is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,581.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Zachary Tubb works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Zachary earned $1,579 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Sylvester Chisom serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,578.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Trista Davis serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,578.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Jennifer Case holds the role of Registered Nurse at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,574.
Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
Erin Philbert is a Administrative Support Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,569.
Driver Examiner III/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brenda Vogliardo serves as a Driver Examiner III. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,568.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Jessica Sandoval holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,566.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Scott Smith works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Public Safety. Scott earned $1,563 in 2025.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Megan Norris serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,562.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Jeron Smith is a Senior Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,561.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Brooke Mueller works as a Senior Program Specialist for Public Safety. Brooke earned $1,561 in 2023.
Military Security Officer/Public Safety
Jacob Mclain holds the role of Military Security Officer at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,560.
Military Security Officer/Public Safety
Rickey Nowell holds the role of Military Security Officer at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,560.
Military Security Officer/Public Safety
Spencer Shipman works as a Military Security Officer for Public Safety. Spencer earned $1,560 in 2023.
Military Security Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Joshua Wood serves as a Military Security Officer. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,560.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Alyssa Hansen works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Alyssa earned $1,557 in 2024.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Cassandra Walker is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $1,557.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Aryanna Burgos works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Aryanna earned $1,550 in 2024.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
Christy Miller works as a Custodial Assistant for Public Safety. Christy earned $1,546 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Micah Edwards works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Micah earned $1,546 in 2024.
Specialized Trades Worker/Public Safety
Richard Wehmeier holds the role of Specialized Trades Worker at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,542.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Marquisha Quinn works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Marquisha earned $1,541 in 2025.
Administrative Support Professional/Public Safety
Tyler Soell holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,539.