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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Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Troy Henrie works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Public Safety. Troy earned $736 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Sherry Whitaker - Reid serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $736.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Seth Sutton works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Seth earned $734 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Yazmin Jones works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Yazmin earned $734 in 2023.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Mckersten Smith works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Mckersten earned $733 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Shanae Johnson works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Shanae earned $732 in 2024.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Zion Clark is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $732.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Krystal Mclin works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Krystal earned $732 in 2024.
Law Enforcement Officer/Public Safety
Adam Johler is a Law Enforcement Officer at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $729.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Emily Steele holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $728.
Maint/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Gary Threlkeld holds the role of Maint/Grounds Technician at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $726.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Destiny Deshurley is a Health Program Aide at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $722.
Laborer/Public Safety
James Pohlmann is a Laborer at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $720.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Alyssa Bruntmyer holds the role of Health Program Aide at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $719.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Taylor Treat serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $718.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Yvonne Mahan holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $716.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Stephanie O'Brien works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Stephanie earned $716 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Jazmine Lawrence is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $715.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Kristal Ridgway works as a Health Program Aide for Public Safety. Kristal earned $715 in 2024.
Senior Safety Inspector/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Justin Jones serves as a Senior Safety Inspector. Their 2024 pay totaled $710.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Emily Salazar is a Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $709.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Madison Coey holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $707.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Patrick Shay is a Miscellaneous Professional at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $707.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Carol Gauff serves as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2024 pay totaled $705.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Kristal Shackelford is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $700.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tressa Bigby serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $698.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Tessa Hartley holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $697.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Kate Macaulay holds the role of Direct Care Aide at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $694.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Torianna Renschen serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $694.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Traci Miller serves as a Direct Care Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $693.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Serena Bullock works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Serena earned $691 in 2023.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Heather Ernst serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $690.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Khrissondra Waters is a Health Program Aide at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $689.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
Amber Hutchason works as a Health Program Aide for Public Safety. Amber earned $684 in 2025.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Irie Kudrin works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Irie earned $684 in 2024.
Data Entry Operator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Carol Forck serves as a Data Entry Operator. Their 2023 pay totaled $678.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Ashley Mabwa works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Ashley earned $678 in 2023.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Jamie Leggans works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Jamie earned $677 in 2024.
Direct Care Aide/Public Safety
Shelby Valenti works as a Direct Care Aide for Public Safety. Shelby earned $673 in 2025.
Health Program Aide/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Harmoni Rhodes serves as a Health Program Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $670.