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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 110
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Benjamin Roberts serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,896.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Colten O'Hara works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Colten earned $35,888 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Public Safety
Whitney Gardner is a Administrative Support Clerk at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $35,881.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
April Ingram is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $35,851.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Ginger Tihonovich holds the role of Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,848.
Assistant Chief Operator/Public Safety
Annette Tesch works as a Assistant Chief Operator for Public Safety. Annette earned $35,844 in 2023.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, John Harrison serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,843.
Trainer/Auditor II/Public Safety
Deven Boyd is a Trainer/Auditor II at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $35,816.
Barber/Cosmetologist/Public Safety
Hannah Beaton is a Barber/Cosmetologist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $35,778.
Technician III/Public Safety
Amy Barnes works as a Technician III for Public Safety. Amy earned $35,761 in 2024.
Program Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Karen Blahnik-Oetting serves as a Program Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,748.
Lead Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
Ronda Shoush works as a Lead Administrative Supp Assistant for Public Safety. Ronda earned $35,729 in 2025.
Captain/Public Safety
At Public Safety, John Hotz serves as a Captain. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,724.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Zachary Rhoads works as a Community Operator Trainee for Public Safety. Zachary earned $35,723 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Caz Edens holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,710.
Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Patrick Katumpe serves as a Commercial Vehicle Off. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,698.
Driver Examiner II/Public Safety
Ginger Meads holds the role of Driver Examiner II at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,681.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Orrin Hawkins works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Orrin earned $35,673 in 2023.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Felicia Vaughnstuhr serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,655.
Chief Operator/Public Safety
John Hamilton is a Chief Operator at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $35,652.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Carter Munch holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,651.
Trooper/Public Safety
Gage Schimke holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,642.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Sarah Harrison is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $35,641.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Adam Billiot holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,639.
Crim Intel Analyst II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ruth Hunter serves as a Crim Intel Analyst II. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,620.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Fantasia Rowsley is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $35,617.
Criminalist I/Public Safety
Ellie Gardner works as a Criminalist I for Public Safety. Ellie earned $35,605 in 2024.
Building & Grounds Maintenance II/Public Safety
David Sturtz holds the role of Building & Grounds Maintenance II at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,594.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Brittney Herigon is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $35,589.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Matthew Schmidt works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Matthew earned $35,586 in 2024.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Amanda Ankrom holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,581.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Zachary Woodson works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Zachary earned $35,572 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Philip Grubaugh serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,570.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Ashlie Gray is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $35,566.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jasmine Wagoner serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,549.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Natalie Rhinehart holds the role of Registered Nurse at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,544.
Corporal/Public Safety
James Lewis holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,527.
Community Technician Trainee/Public Safety
Robert Hoelscher holds the role of Community Technician Trainee at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,517.
Cdl Examiner/Public Safety
Eric Bishop holds the role of Cdl Examiner at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,473.
Custodial Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Amy Whitt serves as a Custodial Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,472.