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 25
Capitol Police Sergeant/Public Safety
Tracy Jamison is a Capitol Police Sergeant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $92,205.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Charlotte Bueno is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $92,171.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Rhonda Kestler works as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv for Public Safety. Rhonda earned $92,056 in 2025.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Lynn Licklider works as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv for Public Safety. Lynn earned $91,977 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Darren Bridges serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,930.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Natalya Lenger serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,925.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Dawn Melius is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $91,925.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Roy Smith holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,910.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Anthony Kempa is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $91,907.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Melanie Green works as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv for Public Safety. Melanie earned $91,744 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Thomas Hecker works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Thomas earned $91,729 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Margarito Gallo Mejia holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,713.
Corporal/Public Safety
Stephen Hassell is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $91,695.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Andrew Rickman holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,685.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Randy Walkenhorst works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Randy earned $91,677 in 2024.
Corporal/Public Safety
Joshua Baird is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $91,647.
Client Supp Manager/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Lindsey Holtmeyer serves as a Client Supp Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,603.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Brent Katzing works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Brent earned $91,546 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Eric Goans works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Eric earned $91,533 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kevin Tweedy serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,506.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Joseph Bondurant serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,498.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Cody Snyder works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Cody earned $91,398 in 2025.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Melissa Griffin is a Registered Nurse at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $91,350.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Joshua Conrad works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Joshua earned $91,328 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Gavin Leach serves as a Corporal. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,218.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Nathan Wallace works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Nathan earned $91,212 in 2024.
Corporal/Public Safety
Keenan Cool holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,209.
Senior Forensic Scientist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Adam Hayward serves as a Senior Forensic Scientist. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,207.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Nicholas Keller holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,194.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Chance Berry serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,059.
Administrative Manager/Public Safety
Jessica Prewett is a Administrative Manager at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $91,019.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Anna Gann works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Anna earned $91,008 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Craig Reichert is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $90,984.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tarlice James serves as a Communications Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,965.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Amanda Wenderski works as a Registered Nurse for Public Safety. Amanda earned $90,964 in 2025.
Forensic Scientist Sup/Public Safety
Beth Walker holds the role of Forensic Scientist Sup at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,947.
Corporal/Public Safety
Nicholas Ott is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $90,906.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Shayne Talburt is a Lieutenant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $90,901.
Chief Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Richard Sterling serves as a Chief Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,882.
Human Resources Director/Public Safety
Lauren Johns holds the role of Human Resources Director at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,825.