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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Special Assistant Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, David Sterman serves as a Special Assistant Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,143.
Senior Forensic Scientist/Public Safety
Alyxandria Shibley works as a Senior Forensic Scientist for Public Safety. Alyxandria earned $84,102 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Bradley Gregory works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Bradley earned $84,056 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Keaton Hunt serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,051.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Public Safety
Kevin Weaver works as a Senior Commissioned Investigator for Public Safety. Kevin earned $83,967 in 2025.
Emergency Management Manager/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Sydney Roberts serves as a Emergency Management Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,928.
Cybersecurity Specialist/Public Safety
Chad Mengwasser works as a Cybersecurity Specialist for Public Safety. Chad earned $83,907 in 2025.
Cybersecurity Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ryan Boeckman serves as a Cybersecurity Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,865.
Senior Forensic Scientist/Public Safety
Justin Owens holds the role of Senior Forensic Scientist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,846.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, John Tomaszewski serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,837.
Compliance Inspection Manager/Public Safety
Greg Dickens is a Compliance Inspection Manager at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $83,829.
Commercial Vehicle Off Chief/Public Safety
James Stone holds the role of Commercial Vehicle Off Chief at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,827.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Daniel Dalton works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Daniel earned $83,812 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Nathaniel Medrano is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $83,809.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Colten Henderson is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $83,790.
Senior Apps Dvlpr/Public Safety
Christopher Renna holds the role of Senior Apps Dvlpr at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,771.
Client Supp Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tyler Plassmeyer serves as a Client Supp Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,771.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kevin Hall serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,767.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kristy Goans serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,767.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Zachariah Beckerman is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $83,718.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Amanda Kahler is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $83,715.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Matthew Guinnip works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Matthew earned $83,693 in 2025.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Tammy Cates is a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $83,680.
Corporal/Public Safety
Robert Wilkins is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $83,600.
Forensic Scientist/Public Safety
Zelina Haas is a Forensic Scientist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $83,559.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Lisa Glidewell is a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $83,541.
Senior Forensic Scientist/Public Safety
Katie Corcoran holds the role of Senior Forensic Scientist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,474.
Senior Apps Dvlpr/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kira Rose serves as a Senior Apps Dvlpr. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,395.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Colin Osborne is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $83,386.
Senior Forensic Scientist/Public Safety
Lisa O'Daniel holds the role of Senior Forensic Scientist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,384.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Shelby Wulser holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,369.
Senior Bus Analyst/Public Safety
Brenda Feeler holds the role of Senior Bus Analyst at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,335.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
Jeffrey Shinkle is a Communications Operator at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $83,299.
Division Assistant Director/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Eric Romph serves as a Division Assistant Director. Their 2024 pay totaled $83,283.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Alex Philipps is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $83,277.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Justin Morrison is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $83,275.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Cyle Battreal holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,209.
Senior Forensic Scientist/Public Safety
James Burgio works as a Senior Forensic Scientist for Public Safety. James earned $83,131 in 2025.
Senior Forensic Scientist/Public Safety
Dawn Kliethermes is a Senior Forensic Scientist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $83,131.
Associate Apps Dvlpr/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Richard Falk serves as a Associate Apps Dvlpr. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,100.