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 46
Capitol Police Officer/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Richard Bishop serves as a Capitol Police Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,107.
Corporal/Public Safety
Stanton Patterson holds the role of Corporal at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $68,040.
Commercial Vehicle Off Sup/Public Safety
Dale Smotherman works as a Commercial Vehicle Off Sup for Public Safety. Dale earned $68,022 in 2025.
Community Operator Trainee/Public Safety
Nicholas Palisch holds the role of Community Operator Trainee at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,983.
Human Resources Specialist/Public Safety
Jason Buschjost works as a Human Resources Specialist for Public Safety. Jason earned $67,964 in 2025.
Trooper/Public Safety
Hunter Hampton holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,826.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Michael Ogunniyi serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,802.
Captain/Public Safety
Edwin Blaylock holds the role of Captain at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,777.
Commercial Vehicle Off Sup/Public Safety
Bradley Nail holds the role of Commercial Vehicle Off Sup at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,713.
Commercial Vehicle Off/Public Safety
Miguel Nunnery holds the role of Commercial Vehicle Off at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,701.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Jennifer Piatt holds the role of Registered Nurse Spec/Spv at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,671.
Regulatory Auditor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Amanda Lambert serves as a Regulatory Auditor. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,657.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
Patrick Lower works as a Special Assistant Professional for Public Safety. Patrick earned $67,616 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
Jacob Wornson works as a Special Assistant Professional for Public Safety. Jacob earned $67,616 in 2025.
Commercial Vehicle Off Sup/Public Safety
Brenda Reilly holds the role of Commercial Vehicle Off Sup at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,597.
Senior Auto/Marine Technician/Public Safety
Nicholas Veltrop holds the role of Senior Auto/Marine Technician at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,577.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Daniel Yepsen is a Senior Program Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $67,550.
Motor Vehicle Chief/Public Safety
Eric Gibson holds the role of Motor Vehicle Chief at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,524.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Nathan Bogart works as a Probationary Trooper for Public Safety. Nathan earned $67,511 in 2025.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
Heather Thomas is a Communications Operator at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $67,489.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Joseph Davidson holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,435.
Veterans Cemetery Director/Public Safety
Anastasia Wilson is a Veterans Cemetery Director at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $67,417.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Timothy Mosley serves as a Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,416.
Senior Auto/Marine Technician/Public Safety
Kevin Propst is a Senior Auto/Marine Technician at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $67,377.
Senior Program Specialist/Public Safety
Megan Wogan holds the role of Senior Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,356.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Amanda Leibrock is a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $67,352.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
Tyler Embry works as a Special Assistant Professional for Public Safety. Tyler earned $67,331 in 2025.
Senior Staff Development Training Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Sheila Huddleston serves as a Senior Staff Development Training Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,275.
Communications Operator/Public Safety
Michanne Mattson holds the role of Communications Operator at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,229.
Human Resources Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Whitney Murphy serves as a Human Resources Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,173.
Commissioned Investigator Supervisor/Public Safety
Rebeka Rusk is a Commissioned Investigator Supervisor at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $67,109.
Applications Developer/Public Safety
Ryan Myers works as a Applications Developer for Public Safety. Ryan earned $67,042 in 2025.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Public Safety
Arthur Nott-Hopkins is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $67,031.
Systems Administrative Specialist/Public Safety
Kamal Patterson is a Systems Administrative Specialist at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $67,022.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Reese Tayloe holds the role of Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,995.
Accounts Supervisor/Public Safety
Alexander Reno is a Accounts Supervisor at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $66,968.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
Sarah Kelly works as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv for Public Safety. Sarah earned $66,949 in 2025.
Lieutenant/Public Safety
Jason Cluver is a Lieutenant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $66,863.
Registered Nurse Spec/Spv/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Hannah Poetain serves as a Registered Nurse Spec/Spv. Their 2023 pay totaled $66,854.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Sharon Jones is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $66,822.