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 38
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Shanna Bradley is a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $76,129.
Registered Nurse/Public Safety
Amelia Mason holds the role of Registered Nurse at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $76,117.
Forensic Scientist/Public Safety
Stephanie Mcdonald works as a Forensic Scientist for Public Safety. Stephanie earned $76,117 in 2025.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Twila Tyler works as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse for Public Safety. Twila earned $76,052 in 2025.
Criminalist Supervisor/Public Safety
William Randle works as a Criminalist Supervisor for Public Safety. William earned $75,982 in 2024.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Elijah Missey serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,945.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
John Haines is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $75,887.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Martin Polodna works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Martin earned $75,887 in 2024.
Principal Assistant Board/Commisson/Public Safety
Peggy Richardson is a Principal Assistant Board/Commisson at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $75,844.
Human Resources Manager/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Caitlan Elley serves as a Human Resources Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,810.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Dakota Little is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $75,779.
Program Assistant/Public Safety
Dana Graham is a Program Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $75,774.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Tracy Kellogg serves as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,772.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Grant Plummer is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $75,769.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Blaine Stark works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Blaine earned $75,766 in 2025.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, James Lowary serves as a Sergeant. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,762.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Eric Sigman works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Eric earned $75,759 in 2025.
Trooper/Public Safety
John Rizer holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,755.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Travis Wood works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Travis earned $75,711 in 2025.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Agnese Mails is a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $75,685.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Dean Hagenhoff serves as a Probationary Trooper. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,661.
Division Assistant Director/Public Safety
Richard Hargrove holds the role of Division Assistant Director at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,623.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Michael Rudy works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Michael earned $75,607 in 2025.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Joshua Koops is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $75,602.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Jacob Nuttall works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Jacob earned $75,591 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Kevin Morris works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Kevin earned $75,579 in 2024.
Senior Systems Administrative Specialist/Public Safety
Robert Love holds the role of Senior Systems Administrative Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,576.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Andrew Lawman works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Andrew earned $75,543 in 2025.
Grants Supervisor/Public Safety
Matthew Boley works as a Grants Supervisor for Public Safety. Matthew earned $75,538 in 2025.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Grant Garrett holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,529.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Kyle Moore works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Kyle earned $75,516 in 2025.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Charles Swederska is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $75,515.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Daniel Mullins holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,511.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Leslie Goedecke serves as a Communications Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,488.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Anthony Rideout is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $75,483.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Devin Henson holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,466.
Division Assistant Director/Public Safety
Dennis Richardson is a Division Assistant Director at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $75,453.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Billy Kamp holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,434.
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Shannon Dunworth serves as a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,423.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jeffrey Coulson serves as a Sergeant. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,408.