Tennessee / Public Defenders Conference / Pub Def Investigator

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Pub Def Investigator

Inspect and investigate for compliance with regulations, document findings, and recommend action.

38 employees hold this title in Public Defenders Conference. Median total compensation for the role is $84,828, below the department median of $106,596.

Employees: 38
Role median: $84,828
Agency median: $106,596
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,553$90,932+

How total compensation varies among the 38 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Billy Huggins

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$95,326

Sub-department: JD-25-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $95,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,326
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $46
Employee ID: 144702

Billy Huggins holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-25-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,326.

Don Adamson

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$89,388

Sub-department: JD-13-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $89,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,449
Employee ID: 240251

Don Adamson works as a Pub Def Investigator for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-13-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Don earned $89,388 in 2026.

Stacy Baker

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$89,388

Sub-department: JD-18-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $89,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Weaks

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,449
Employee ID: 142324

Stacy Baker works as a Pub Def Investigator for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-18-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Stacy earned $89,388 in 2026.

Brian Boling

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$89,388

Sub-department: JD-02-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $89,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,449
Employee ID: 147803

At Public Defenders Conference, Brian Boling serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-02-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,388.

Martin Burke

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$89,388

Sub-department: JD-28-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $89,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,449
Employee ID: 113921

Martin Burke holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-28-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,388.

Donald Cobb

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$89,388

Sub-department: JD-03-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $89,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Eugene

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,449
Employee ID: 482994

Donald Cobb holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-03-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,388.

Craig Frost

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$89,388

Sub-department: JD-09-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $89,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,449
Employee ID: 160608

Craig Frost holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-09-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,388.

Tamela Gordon

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$89,388

Sub-department: JD-22-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $89,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,449
Employee ID: 142227

Tamela Gordon is a Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-22-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,388.

Jason Jones

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$89,388

Sub-department: JD-18-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $89,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,449
Employee ID: 153799

Jason Jones works as a Pub Def Investigator for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-18-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Jason earned $89,388 in 2026.

Gary Myers

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$89,388

Sub-department: JD-31-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $89,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,449
Employee ID: 113401

At Public Defenders Conference, Gary Myers serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-31-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,388.

Lee Nettles

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$89,388

Sub-department: JD-14-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $89,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,449
Employee ID: 202346

Lee Nettles holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-14-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,388.

Kenneth Ritenour

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$89,388

Sub-department: JD-10-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $89,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Earl

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,449
Employee ID: 502975

At Public Defenders Conference, Kenneth Ritenour serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-10-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,388.

James Singleton

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$89,388

Sub-department: JD-26-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $89,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,449
Employee ID: 501194

At Public Defenders Conference, James Singleton serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-26-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,388.

Richard Taylor

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$89,388

Sub-department: JD-03-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $89,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,388
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,449
Employee ID: 155424

Richard Taylor holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-03-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,388.

Benjamin Buselmeier

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$84,828

Sub-department: JD-13-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $84,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,828
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,069
Employee ID: 167633

At Public Defenders Conference, Benjamin Buselmeier serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-13-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,828.

Jonathan Daniel

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$84,828

Sub-department: JD-15-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $84,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,828
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,069
Employee ID: 528479

At Public Defenders Conference, Jonathan Daniel serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-15-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,828.

Tracy Jones

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$84,828

Sub-department: JD-29-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $84,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,828
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,069
Employee ID: 368026

At Public Defenders Conference, Tracy Jones serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-29-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,828.

Bradley Kirby

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$84,828

Sub-department: JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $84,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,828
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,069
Employee ID: 214789

Bradley Kirby holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,828.

Allen Potts

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$84,828

Sub-department: JD-22-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $84,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,828
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,069
Employee ID: 545626

Allen Potts works as a Pub Def Investigator for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-22-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Allen earned $84,828 in 2026.

Brienne Splittgerber

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$84,828

Sub-department: JD-21-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $84,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,828
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,069
Employee ID: 346070

At Public Defenders Conference, Brienne Splittgerber serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-21-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,828.

Stefani Trotter

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$84,828

Sub-department: JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $84,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,828
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Alexis

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $7,069
Employee ID: 414795

Stefani Trotter holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,828.

Brandon Ferrell

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$77,508

Sub-department: JD-02-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $77,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,508
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,459
Employee ID: 460880

Brandon Ferrell is a Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-02-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,508.

Jeffrey Hamm

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$77,508

Sub-department: JD-01-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $77,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,508
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,459
Employee ID: 591324

At Public Defenders Conference, Jeffrey Hamm serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-01-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,508.

Jack Lakin

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$77,508

Sub-department: JD-05-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $77,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,508
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,459
Employee ID: 599242

Jack Lakin is a Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-05-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,508.

Virgil Mcneece

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$77,508

Sub-department: JD-12-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $77,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,508
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,459
Employee ID: 201288

Virgil Mcneece holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-12-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,508.

Laura Nettles

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$77,508

Sub-department: JD-14-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $77,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,508
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,459
Employee ID: 413158

At Public Defenders Conference, Laura Nettles serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-14-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,508.

Karla Stuber

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$77,508

Sub-department: JD-07-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $77,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,508
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,459
Employee ID: 374410

Karla Stuber works as a Pub Def Investigator for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-07-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Karla earned $77,508 in 2026.

Robert Rose

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$73,476

Sub-department: JD-12-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $73,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,476
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,123
Employee ID: 206292

Robert Rose holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-12-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,476.

Tasha Whitehead

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$73,476

Sub-department: JD-19-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $73,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,476
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,123
Employee ID: 125794

At Public Defenders Conference, Tasha Whitehead serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-19-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,476.

Ronald Meyer

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$71,552

Sub-department: JD-16-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $71,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,552
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $34
Employee ID: 132354

At Public Defenders Conference, Ronald Meyer serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-16-Dist Pub Defender. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,552.

William Sharp

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$71,552

Sub-department: JD-16-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $71,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,552
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $34
Employee ID: 545499

William Sharp holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-16-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,552.

Cory Chance

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$69,876

Sub-department: JD-26-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $69,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,876
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Alan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,823
Employee ID: 697334

Cory Chance works as a Pub Def Investigator for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-26-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Cory earned $69,876 in 2026.

Cody Lannom

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$69,876

Sub-department: JD-19-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $69,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,876
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Austin

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,823
Employee ID: 710178

Cody Lannom holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-19-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,876.

Lee Miller

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$65,808

Sub-department: JD-23-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $65,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,808
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,484
Employee ID: 337233

Lee Miller holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-23-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,808.

David Bell

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$51,588

Sub-department: JD-09-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $51,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,588
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,299
Employee ID: 411260

David Bell works as a Pub Def Investigator for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-09-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. David earned $51,588 in 2026.

Faith Reynolds

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$51,588

Sub-department: JD-08-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $51,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,588
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: McKenzie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,299
Employee ID: 712343

At Public Defenders Conference, Faith Reynolds serves as a Pub Def Investigator within Jd-08-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,588.

Robert Ellis

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$1,553

Sub-department: JD-28-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $1,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,553
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $1,553
Employee ID: 484521

Robert Ellis holds the role of Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-28-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is part-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $1,553.

Clyde Fuller

Pub Def Investigator/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$1,553

Sub-department: JD-28-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $1,553
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,553
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: S
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $1,553
Employee ID: 216687

Clyde Fuller is a Pub Def Investigator at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-28-Dist Pub Defender. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $1,553.