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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Division Assistant Director/Public Safety
Kerry Creach is a Division Assistant Director at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $138,295.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Paul Behrens is a Lieutenant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $138,192.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Gerard Callahan holds the role of Lieutenant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,192.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Thomas Ziegler serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,150.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Nathan Wallace holds the role of Lieutenant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,040.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Darrin Haslag is a Lieutenant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $138,040.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Howard Cowan is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $138,002.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Tycee Williams is a Lieutenant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $137,994.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Eric Kessler serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,931.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
John Dick works as a Lieutenant for Public Safety. John earned $137,892 in 2025.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Alan Sullivan works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Alan earned $137,749 in 2025.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Bryan Beard is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $137,319.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Phillip Sarakas works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Phillip earned $137,258 in 2025.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Matthew Cody serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,124.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Lonnie Keathley holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,889.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kylie Dickneite serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,846.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Dennis Mathes is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $136,710.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Morgan Patterson works as a Lieutenant for Public Safety. Morgan earned $136,440 in 2025.
Principal Assistant Board/Commisson/Public Safety
Michael Leara works as a Principal Assistant Board/Commisson for Public Safety. Michael earned $136,301 in 2025.
Sergeant/Public Safety
David Kline is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $136,230.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Scott Lance holds the role of Lieutenant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,092.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Robert Mcginnis serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,085.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jason Mattingly serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,869.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Steven Johnson works as a Lieutenant for Public Safety. Steven earned $135,788 in 2025.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Glen Ward works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Glen earned $135,716 in 2025.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Jon Eidson holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,349.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jamey Diffee serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,219.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Cody Frame is a Lieutenant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $135,214.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Richard Walker holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,913.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Joseph Veasman serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,892.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Alexander Vivas holds the role of Lieutenant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,856.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Jason Cross holds the role of Lieutenant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,579.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Alexander Michajliczenko serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,556.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Garrett Loring holds the role of Lieutenant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,087.
Major/Public Safety
Justin Mccullough holds the role of Major at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,971.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Todd Barthelmass works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Todd earned $133,950 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Dwade Isringhausen holds the role of Lieutenant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,656.
Legal Counsel/Public Safety
Nicole Buckley holds the role of Legal Counsel at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,356.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Stephen Burgun is a Lieutenant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $132,942.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Carrie Roddy works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Carrie earned $132,670 in 2025.