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 86
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Austin Shoemaker works as a Senior Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Austin earned $43,624 in 2025.
Trooper/Public Safety
Joshua Parrott holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,599.
Computer Information Technologist III/Public Safety
William Holloway is a Computer Information Technologist III at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $43,592.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Douglas Lawhon works as a Support Care Assistant for Public Safety. Douglas earned $43,588 in 2025.
Food Service Supervisor/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Lisa Crowley serves as a Food Service Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,555.
Senior Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Sara Mcniel is a Senior Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $43,523.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
Cameron Taylor holds the role of Administrative Supp Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,521.
Trooper/Public Safety
Lyndon Carson holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,460.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
Pamela Kemna holds the role of Administrative Supp Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,455.
Maintenance/Grounds Manager/Public Safety
Christopher Cendroski is a Maintenance/Grounds Manager at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $43,451.
Program Specialist/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Allison Dredge serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,444.
Chief Motor Vehicle Inspector/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Eric Gibson serves as a Chief Motor Vehicle Inspector. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,407.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Shawn Griggs is a Sergeant at Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $43,406.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Nicole Luckett serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,394.
Miscellaneous Professional/Public Safety
Lisa Jobe works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Public Safety. Lisa earned $43,365 in 2025.
Maintenance/Grounds Manager/Public Safety
Jeffrey Cook is a Maintenance/Grounds Manager at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $43,358.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Brittany Ackerman holds the role of Driver Examiner at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,352.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Amy Lester works as a Driver Examiner for Public Safety. Amy earned $43,352 in 2025.
Stores/Warehouse Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jeffrey Herigon serves as a Stores/Warehouse Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,348.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
Meagan Shawhan works as a Administrative Supp Assistant for Public Safety. Meagan earned $43,328 in 2025.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Miranda Snider serves as a Administrative Supp Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,328.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, April Anders serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,321.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Kayla Darden serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,293.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
Robert Greenwood is a Food Service Worker at Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $43,272.
Driver Examiner III/Public Safety
Jill Jones holds the role of Driver Examiner III at Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,265.
Food Service Worker/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Ada Buckley serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,257.
Human Resources Assistant/Public Safety
Cheryl Carter works as a Human Resources Assistant for Public Safety. Cheryl earned $43,257 in 2025.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Carlonda Wilson is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $43,249.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Mark Walls holds the role of Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,237.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jesse Hobson serves as a Food Service Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,225.
Motor Vehicle Inspector/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Demetrius Willoughby serves as a Motor Vehicle Inspector. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,206.
Crim Intel Analyst II/Public Safety
Madison Miller holds the role of Crim Intel Analyst II at Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $43,188.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Ashley Shaw is a Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $43,175.
Food Service Assistant/Public Safety
Allison Gienapp is a Food Service Assistant at Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $43,165.
Support Care Assistant/Public Safety
Brandi Plopper holds the role of Support Care Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,163.
Driver Examiner/Public Safety
Peggy Rodgers works as a Driver Examiner for Public Safety. Peggy earned $43,149 in 2025.
Forensic Lab Evidence Assistant/Public Safety
Brittney Halter works as a Forensic Lab Evidence Assistant for Public Safety. Brittney earned $43,135 in 2025.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
Beth Gaines holds the role of Administrative Supp Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,134.
Administrative Supp Assistant/Public Safety
Kalene Payne holds the role of Administrative Supp Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,134.
Forensic Lab Evidence Assistant/Public Safety
Regina Barnett holds the role of Forensic Lab Evidence Assistant at Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,133.