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 44
Grants Supervisor/Public Safety
Angela Mengwasser works as a Grants Supervisor for Public Safety. Angela earned $70,320 in 2025.
Gaming Financial Analyst/Public Safety
John Merrigan works as a Gaming Financial Analyst for Public Safety. John earned $70,262 in 2025.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Joseph Fischer is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $70,227.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Jack Collins holds the role of Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,223.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Michelle Parks is a Senior Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $70,206.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Sean Gomez is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $70,184.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Stephen Hassell works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Stephen earned $70,174 in 2023.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Dakota Nash serves as a Trooper 1St Class. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,157.
Senior Auto/Marine Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Dakota Neier serves as a Senior Auto/Marine Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,134.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Nicole Forbis holds the role of Senior Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,124.
Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Randy Fain serves as a Commercial Vehicle Off. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,056.
Senior Emergency Management Officer/Public Safety
James Farmer works as a Senior Emergency Management Officer for Public Safety. James earned $70,052 in 2025.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Public Safety
Mark Cassady works as a Senior Commissioned Investigator for Public Safety. Mark earned $69,995 in 2025.
Senior Emergency Management Officer/Public Safety
Elizabeth Thompson is a Senior Emergency Management Officer at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $69,971.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
Madison Miller works as a Special Assistant Professional for Public Safety. Madison earned $69,964 in 2025.
Corporal/Public Safety
Christopher Kottwitz holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,925.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Abigail Howard serves as a Communications Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,893.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Michael Cline is a Trooper 1St Class at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $69,832.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Annette Ussery holds the role of Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,740.
Corporal/Public Safety
Jared Servais works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Jared earned $69,731 in 2025.
Human Resources Specialist/Public Safety
Rebecca Buechter holds the role of Human Resources Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,698.
Grants Supervisor/Public Safety
James Clad works as a Grants Supervisor for Public Safety. James earned $69,695 in 2025.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Lauren Fiedler serves as a Communications Operator. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,692.
Senior Emergency Management Officer/Public Safety
Michael Booth holds the role of Senior Emergency Management Officer at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,685.
Corporal/Public Safety
James Thuss is a Corporal at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $69,630.
Corporal/Public Safety
Dean Bartlett holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,607.
Crime Lab Quality Assur Coordinator/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Angela Heckman serves as a Crime Lab Quality Assur Coordinator. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,595.
Criminalist Supervisor/Public Safety
Adam Benne holds the role of Criminalist Supervisor at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,595.
Criminalist Supervisor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Susanne Fleetwood serves as a Criminalist Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,595.
Criminalist Supervisor/Public Safety
Kay Monk is a Criminalist Supervisor at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $69,595.
Commissioned Investigator Supervisor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Chad Hildebrand serves as a Commissioned Investigator Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,586.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Bryan Gruben is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $69,574.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
Lori Wood is a Communications Operator at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $69,491.
Commercial Vehicle Off Sup/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Mark Counts serves as a Commercial Vehicle Off Sup. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,442.
Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Matthew Hodges serves as a Commercial Vehicle Off. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,404.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Kyle Vaught is a Senior Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $69,390.
Commercial Vehicle Off Sup/Public Safety
Jason Belcher is a Commercial Vehicle Off Sup at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $69,346.
Forensic Scientist/Public Safety
Amy Miller holds the role of Forensic Scientist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,249.
Investigations Manager/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Christin Templeton serves as a Investigations Manager. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,206.
Senior Auto/Marine Technician/Public Safety
Chris Cutler works as a Senior Auto/Marine Technician for Public Safety. Chris earned $69,151 in 2025.