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Director III

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

25 employees hold this title in Department of Public Safety. Median total compensation for the role is $138,783, above the department median of $68,978.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $3.4M
Role median: $138,783
Agency median: $68,978
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$131,250$151,212+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 25 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.

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This role across Texas

Director III is held in 57 Texas departments. In Department of Public Safety, the median of $138,783 ranks #32 of 57.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company

$192,456 · 2

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

$159,000 · 14

Texas Military Department

$156,612 · 5

Employees Retirement System

$156,000 · 3

Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas

$152,928 · 1

State Office of Administrative Hearings

$151,934 · 2

Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

$151,709 · 2

Comptroller of Public Accounts, State Energy Conse

$151,480 · 1

State Preservation Board

$150,250 · 1

Parks and Wildlife Department

$150,235 · 4

Railroad Commission of Texas

$150,000 · 11

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

$149,499 · 2

Median total compensation for the Director III role in other Texasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Public Safety

Accounting Technician II 31
Administrative Assistant III 207
Administrative Assistant IV 167
Administrative Assistant V 32
Attorney II 31
Captain, Department of Public Safety 92
Clerk III 24
Corporal 350
Crime Laboratory Specialist II 99
Criminal Intelligence Analyst I 162
Criminal Intelligence Analyst II 31
Custodian IV 55
Customer Service Representative II 30
Director V 25
Director VIII 24
Forensic Scientist I 49
Forensic Scientist II 115
Forensic Scientist III 126
Forensic Scientist IV 63
Forensic Scientist V 22
Forensic Scientist VI 65
Inspector III 137
Investigator II 38
Investigator III 94
Investigator IV 84
IT Support Specialist IV 27
License and Permit Specialist I 377
License and Permit Specialist II 1,593
License and Permit Specialist III 572
License and Permit Specialist IV 209
Lieutenant, Department of Public Safety 287
Maintenance Specialist III 31
Major, Department of Public Safety 45
Manager I 68
Manager IV 39
Manager V 127
Manager VI 26
Manager VII 38
Pilot Investigator II 32
Police Communications Oper V 65
Police Communications Oper VI 43
Police Communications Oper VII 27
Probationary Trooper 259
Program Management Specialist II 22
Program Specialist I 21
Program Specialist IV 28
Program Specialist V 39
Program Specialist VI 27
Program Specialist VII 29
Program Supervisor IV 212
Program Supervisor V 60
Security Officer III 31
Security Officer IV 30
Sergeant, Department of Public Safety 1,439
Systems Analyst V 42
Systems Analyst VI 26
Training and Development Specialist IV 22
Trooper 2,166
Trooper Trainee 141

Record list

Employees with this title

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Trevis Beckworth

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$152,828

Base pay: $152,828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,828
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jun 17, 2002
Monthly Pay: $12,736
State Employee Number: 19232

Trevis Beckworth holds the role of Director III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,828.

Sophia Yanez

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$149,461

Base pay: $149,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,461
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2009
Monthly Pay: $12,455
State Employee Number: 167097

Sophia Yanez is a Director III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $149,461.

Terry Dow

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$145,734

Base pay: $145,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,734
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2011
Monthly Pay: $12,144
State Employee Number: 165365

Terry Dow holds the role of Director III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,734.

Katrina Burch

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$145,398

Base pay: $145,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,398
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $12,116
State Employee Number: 173968

Katrina Burch is a Director III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $145,398.

Spencer Lerche

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$145,000

Base pay: $145,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $12,083
State Employee Number: 38520

Spencer Lerche is a Director III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $145,000.

Charles Peterson

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$145,000

Base pay: $145,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2020
Monthly Pay: $12,083
State Employee Number: 1272325

Charles Peterson works as a Director III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Charles earned $145,000 in 2026.

William Floyd

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$141,324

Base pay: $141,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,324
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Mar 15, 2026
Monthly Pay: $11,777
State Employee Number: 973908

At Department of Public Safety, William Floyd serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $141,324.

Shanna Hampton

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$140,000

Base pay: $140,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Aug 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $11,667
State Employee Number: 241685

Shanna Hampton holds the role of Director III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $140,000.

Jared Vandenheuvel

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$140,000

Base pay: $140,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: May 17, 2010
Monthly Pay: $11,667
State Employee Number: 98700

Jared Vandenheuvel is a Director III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,000.

Damon Maslon

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$140,000

Base pay: $140,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 5, 2006
Monthly Pay: $11,667
State Employee Number: 171490

Damon Maslon works as a Director III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Damon earned $140,000 in 2026.

Heather Perez

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$140,000

Base pay: $140,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Nov 17, 2014
Monthly Pay: $11,667
State Employee Number: 772871

Heather Perez is a Director III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $140,000.

Clifford Durham

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$139,820

Base pay: $139,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $139,820
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2017
Monthly Pay: $11,652
State Employee Number: 1054671

Clifford Durham holds the role of Director III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,820.

Lexi Quinney

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$138,783

Base pay: $138,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,783
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Dec 15, 1999
Monthly Pay: $11,565
State Employee Number: 76270

Lexi Quinney is a Director III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $138,783.

Paul Calderon

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$134,763

Base pay: $134,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,763
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jul 1, 1997
Monthly Pay: $11,230
State Employee Number: 137466

Paul Calderon holds the role of Director III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $134,763.

Patricia Mokry

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$132,300

Base pay: $132,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,300
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2020
Monthly Pay: $11,025
State Employee Number: 67018

At Department of Public Safety, Patricia Mokry serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $132,300.

Katelyn Buckley

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$132,000

Base pay: $132,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2008
Monthly Pay: $11,000
State Employee Number: 199214

Katelyn Buckley is a Director III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $132,000.

Philip Johnson

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$131,250

Base pay: $131,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2009
Monthly Pay: $10,938
State Employee Number: 115211

Philip Johnson works as a Director III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Philip earned $131,250 in 2026.

Victoria Madero

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$131,250

Base pay: $131,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jun 9, 2003
Monthly Pay: $10,938
State Employee Number: 9606

Victoria Madero is a Director III at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,250.

Terry Henry

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp

$131,250

Base pay: $131,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Oct 23, 2006
Monthly Pay: $10,938
State Employee Number: 67811

At Department of Public Safety, Terry Henry serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,250.

James Harlin

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$131,250

Base pay: $131,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $10,938
State Employee Number: 101667

At Department of Public Safety, James Harlin serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,250.

Shelly Swisher

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$131,250

Base pay: $131,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Mar 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $10,938
State Employee Number: 132641

Shelly Swisher holds the role of Director III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,250.

Michael Spencer

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$131,250

Base pay: $131,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Jul 18, 2011
Monthly Pay: $10,938
State Employee Number: 132909

At Department of Public Safety, Michael Spencer serves as a Director III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,250.

Jason Day

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$131,250

Base pay: $131,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: May 9, 2016
Monthly Pay: $10,938
State Employee Number: 979632

Jason Day holds the role of Director III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,250.

Laura Lamance

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$131,250

Base pay: $131,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Apr 1, 2025
Monthly Pay: $10,938
State Employee Number: 1382874

Laura Lamance holds the role of Director III at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,250.

Javier Lopez-Schulze

Director III/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$131,250

Base pay: $131,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,250
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1622
Hire Date: Sep 8, 2015
Monthly Pay: $10,938
State Employee Number: 858553

Javier Lopez-Schulze works as a Director III for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Javier earned $131,250 in 2026.