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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Driver Examiner II/Public Safety
Jessica Mack holds the role of Driver Examiner II at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,487.
Office Worker Miscellaneous/Public Safety
Hope White works as a Office Worker Miscellaneous for Public Safety. Hope earned $1,484 in 2024.
Advanced Security Officer/Public Safety
Christopher Ward works as a Advanced Security Officer for Public Safety. Christopher earned $1,482 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Cheyanne Rush works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Cheyanne earned $1,481 in 2025.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Amanda Anderson works as a Food Service Assistant for Public Safety. Amanda earned $1,480 in 2025.
Security Officer/Public Safety
Michael Geren holds the role of Security Officer at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,480.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Madison Smith serves as a Health Program Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,479.
Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
Ronnie Bommel holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,478.
Clerk/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Addison Spratt serves as a Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,476.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Jessica Garton works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Jessica earned $1,475 in 2025.
Military Funeral Honors Supervisor/Public Safety
Gregory Cottingham is a Military Funeral Honors Supervisor at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,473.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Anijah Webb holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,464.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Jennifer Piatt is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $1,464.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Djenaba King works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Djenaba earned $1,460 in 2025.
Clerk-Typist II/Public Safety
Patricia Hester holds the role of Clerk-Typist II at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,460.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Regina Allen is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,459.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Viola Faulkner is a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,458.
Cvo Apprentice/Public Safety
Logan Lockhart holds the role of Cvo Apprentice at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,456.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Kayela Scheuerman is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $1,456.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Samantha Escoto Landin serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,456.
Maintenance Worker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Wilbert Twenter serves as a Maintenance Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,453.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Makayla West works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Makayla earned $1,452 in 2024.
Maintenance/Grounds Worker/Public Safety
Troy Erwin holds the role of Maintenance/Grounds Worker at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,450.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Ashley Hand works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Ashley earned $1,449 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Latoya Little serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,448.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Susan Lauberth works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Susan earned $1,446 in 2024.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Mieko Cotton Beckham works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Mieko earned $1,443 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Makenzy West holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,443.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Hanna Hanway works as a Health Program Aide for Public Safety. Hanna earned $1,443 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Daniel Rodriguez is a Maintenance/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $1,441.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Terri Washington serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,439.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Shelby Starliper works as a Health Program Aide for Public Safety. Shelby earned $1,437 in 2024.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Angela Mccormick serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,435.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Priscilla Ouk holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,433.
Administrative Support Clerk/Public Safety
Wanda Simms works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Public Safety. Wanda earned $1,433 in 2025.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Vickie Eads is a Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $1,433.
Communications Operator III/Public Safety
Scott Miller works as a Communications Operator III for Public Safety. Scott earned $1,429 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Christina Calderon works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Christina earned $1,428 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Maddison Jackson works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Maddison earned $1,427 in 2025.
Military Funeral Honors Supervisor/Public Safety
Dane Piant holds the role of Military Funeral Honors Supervisor at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,426.