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 21
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Spencer Sears holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,346.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Stephanie Reese serves as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,221.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Demond Tauber works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Demond earned $97,175 in 2024.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Ramona Rioux is a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $97,174.
Corporal/Public Safety
Brant Masek is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $97,126.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Matthew Riley works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Matthew earned $97,088 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Brian Siercks is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $97,006.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Chelsey Nelson serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,895.
Corporal/Public Safety
Troy Broyles works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Troy earned $96,876 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Landon Pruiett serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,855.
Corporal/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Timothy Craig serves as a Corporal. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,848.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Reese Douthett serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,798.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Public Safety
Matthew Luetkemeyer works as a Designated Principal Assistant Division for Public Safety. Matthew earned $96,784 in 2025.
Chief Operator/Public Safety
Mason Redmon holds the role of Chief Operator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,761.
Forensic Scientist Sup/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Joanna Sides serves as a Forensic Scientist Sup. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,754.
Corporal/Public Safety
Christian Mendez is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $96,739.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Danna Belsha serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,723.
Forensic Scientist Sup/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Shena Latcham serves as a Forensic Scientist Sup. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,670.
Captain/Public Safety
Philip Gregory holds the role of Captain at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,646.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Adam Michels serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,630.
Forensic Lab Technician Leader/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Michael Workman serves as a Forensic Lab Technician Leader. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,585.
Forensic Scientist Sup/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Shawn Bailes serves as a Forensic Scientist Sup. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,585.
Forensic Scientist Sup/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Karen Hoover serves as a Forensic Scientist Sup. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,585.
Forensic Scientist Sup/Public Safety
Amie Nix works as a Forensic Scientist Sup for Public Safety. Amie earned $96,585 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Jacob Langley holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,579.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Gregory Pullen serves as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,544.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Cynthia Cross is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $96,544.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Daren Belardo holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,543.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Brandi Utterback serves as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,501.
Forensic Lab Technician Leader/Public Safety
Emily Smelser works as a Forensic Lab Technician Leader for Public Safety. Emily earned $96,470 in 2025.
Capitol Police Lieutenant/Public Safety
Eric Clemons holds the role of Capitol Police Lieutenant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,465.
Division Assistant Director/Public Safety
Jeffrey Sims works as a Division Assistant Director for Public Safety. Jeffrey earned $96,421 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Cole Hinshaw works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Cole earned $96,311 in 2025.
Network Infrastructure Supervisor/Public Safety
Theodore Smith works as a Network Infrastructure Supervisor for Public Safety. Theodore earned $96,306 in 2025.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Melissa Griffin works as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv for Public Safety. Melissa earned $96,290 in 2025.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Mark Hedlund works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Mark earned $96,278 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Zachary Horrell holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,163.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Angela Henderson serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,078.
Corporal/Public Safety
Andrew O'Brien is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $96,068.
Corporal/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kristopher Malay serves as a Corporal. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,063.