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 82
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Public Safety
Carey Hayes is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $45,177.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Myah Stone serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,171.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Lori Triplett works as a Driver Examiner for Public Safety. Lori earned $45,169 in 2025.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Randy Knox is a Driver Examiner at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $45,169.
Communications Operator I/Public Safety
Larry Guessfeld works as a Communications Operator I for Public Safety. Larry earned $45,147 in 2023.
Food Service Supervisor/Public Safety
Jessica Ross holds the role of Food Service Supervisor at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,107.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Rebecca Sinn works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Rebecca earned $45,100 in 2025.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Sally Moyer is a Food Service Worker at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $45,099.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Patrick Mcspadden works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Public Safety. Patrick earned $45,093 in 2025.
Clinical Caseworker/Public Safety
Braxton Coppage works as a Clinical Caseworker for Public Safety. Braxton earned $45,078 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Public Safety
Derek Winters is a Special Assistant Professional at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $45,058.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
Claude Wyatt works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Public Safety. Claude earned $45,056 in 2025.
Crim Intel Analyst II/Public Safety
Elizabeth Ruettgers works as a Crim Intel Analyst II for Public Safety. Elizabeth earned $45,028 in 2024.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ashley Jellison serves as a Senior Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,026.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Liza Gibson works as a Food Service Worker for Public Safety. Liza earned $45,025 in 2025.
Motor Vehicle Chief/Public Safety
Janna Clamme holds the role of Motor Vehicle Chief at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,999.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Haleigh Jacobs works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Haleigh earned $44,985 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
Deverick Spraggins works as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician for Public Safety. Deverick earned $44,980 in 2025.
Regulatory Auditor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Seth Brown serves as a Regulatory Auditor. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,975.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Chad Perriman serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,966.
Trooper/Public Safety
Matthew Guinnip is a Trooper at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $44,964.
Maintenance/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Herbert Walter serves as a Maintenance/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,962.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Christina Karkut works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Christina earned $44,948 in 2025.
Program Assistant/Public Safety
Paige Pfenenger holds the role of Program Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,946.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Sommer Fiveash holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,934.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Katie Jensen works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Katie earned $44,932 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Tina Hinmon holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,911.
Maint/Grounds Technician/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Michael Grider serves as a Maint/Grounds Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,896.
Trooper 1St Class/Public Safety
Larry Ray works as a Trooper 1St Class for Public Safety. Larry earned $44,895 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Octavia Wheeler serves as a Support Care Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,884.
Corporal/Public Safety
Phillip Sarakas works as a Corporal for Public Safety. Phillip earned $44,871 in 2023.
Crim Intel Analyst II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jamie Cunningham serves as a Crim Intel Analyst II. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,868.
Program Specialist/Public Safety
Sherita Crosby holds the role of Program Specialist at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,855.
Probationary Trooper/Public Safety
Collin Kinman is a Probationary Trooper at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $44,854.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Nathan Tarrants serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,852.
Benefit Program Associate/Public Safety
Brittany Kreisler holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,848.
Assistant Garage Superintendent/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Adam Feltrop serves as a Assistant Garage Superintendent. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,842.
Motor Vehicle Inspector/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Bryan Zumsteg serves as a Motor Vehicle Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,832.
Crim Intel Analyst II/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Stacia Pottorff serves as a Crim Intel Analyst II. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,830.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
Jennifer Hulse works as a Administrative Supp Assistant for Public Safety. Jennifer earned $44,829 in 2025.