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Training and Development Specialist IV

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

22 employees hold this title in Department of Public Safety. Median total compensation for the role is $66,164, below the department median of $68,978.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $1.5M
Role median: $66,164
Agency median: $68,978
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$56,624$77,374+

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How total compensation varies among the 22 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

Training and Development Specialist IV is held in 22 Texas departments. In Department of Public Safety, the median of $66,164 ranks #11 of 22.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Comptroller of Public Accounts

$75,111 · 3

General Land Office

$73,367 · 2

Office of the Attorney General

$71,939 · 12

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$71,676 · 1

Texas Department of Transportation

$70,800 · 13

Department of Agriculture

$70,560 · 6

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$69,767 · 1

Texas Military Department

$69,458 · 2

Texas Medical Board

$66,812 · 1

Parks and Wildlife Department

$66,531 · 2

Railroad Commission of Texas

$66,000 · 3

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

$65,000 · 1

Median total compensation for the Training and Development Specialist IV role in other Texasdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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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 III 25
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
Trooper 2,166
Trooper Trainee 141

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jeffery Castille

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$77,575

Base pay: $77,575
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,575
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Sep 16, 2013
Monthly Pay: $6,465
State Employee Number: 335643

Jeffery Castille holds the role of Training and Development Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,575.

Christine Eltgroth

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$77,097

Base pay: $77,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,097
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2018
Monthly Pay: $6,425
State Employee Number: 994370

Christine Eltgroth works as a Training and Development Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Christine earned $77,097 in 2026.

Jennifer Bushee

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$76,519

Base pay: $76,519
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,519
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Jul 18, 2016
Monthly Pay: $6,377
State Employee Number: 107413

Jennifer Bushee holds the role of Training and Development Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,519.

Melissa Walker

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$75,492

Base pay: $75,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,492
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Nov 1, 2012
Monthly Pay: $6,291
State Employee Number: 202396

Melissa Walker is a Training and Development Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $75,492.

Jeff Mcilhaney

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$74,706

Base pay: $74,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,706
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Oct 23, 2000
Monthly Pay: $6,225
State Employee Number: 49606

Jeff Mcilhaney works as a Training and Development Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Jeff earned $74,706 in 2026.

Jeffery Hammonds

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$73,221

Base pay: $73,221
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,221
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $6,102
State Employee Number: 1106917

Jeffery Hammonds holds the role of Training and Development Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,221.

Andrew Lambert

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$71,222

Base pay: $71,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,222
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Jun 15, 2015
Monthly Pay: $5,935
State Employee Number: 760518

At Department of Public Safety, Andrew Lambert serves as a Training and Development Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,222.

Allante Smith

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$70,476

Base pay: $70,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,476
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,873
State Employee Number: 1142626

Allante Smith holds the role of Training and Development Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,476.

Orlando Gallegos

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$69,789

Base pay: $69,789
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,789
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,816
State Employee Number: 1142604

Orlando Gallegos works as a Training and Development Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Orlando earned $69,789 in 2026.

Christopher Fiest

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$69,789

Base pay: $69,789
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,789
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Dec 17, 2012
Monthly Pay: $5,816
State Employee Number: 339976

Christopher Fiest works as a Training and Development Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Christopher earned $69,789 in 2026.

Aaron Bonner

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$66,164

Base pay: $66,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,164
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Jul 11, 2005
Monthly Pay: $5,514
State Employee Number: 121317

Aaron Bonner works as a Training and Development Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Aaron earned $66,164 in 2026.

Kelsey Freeman

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$66,164

Base pay: $66,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,164
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,514
State Employee Number: 1125220

At Department of Public Safety, Kelsey Freeman serves as a Training and Development Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,164.

Nina Steward

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$65,848

Base pay: $65,848
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,848
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Sep 15, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,487
State Employee Number: 1420980

Nina Steward works as a Training and Development Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Nina earned $65,848 in 2026.

Charles Francis

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$64,587

Base pay: $64,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,587
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Oct 15, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,382
State Employee Number: 1002159

Charles Francis holds the role of Training and Development Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,587.

Shawna Goerlitz

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$64,358

Base pay: $64,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,358
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,363
State Employee Number: 1420965

Shawna Goerlitz is a Training and Development Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $64,358.

Barry Ives

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$63,681

Base pay: $63,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,681
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,307
State Employee Number: 1137316

Barry Ives works as a Training and Development Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Barry earned $63,681 in 2026.

Irene Munoz

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$63,681

Base pay: $63,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,681
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2018
Monthly Pay: $5,307
State Employee Number: 1137842

Irene Munoz works as a Training and Development Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Irene earned $63,681 in 2026.

Tyon Cooper

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$63,170

Base pay: $63,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,170
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Feb 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,264
State Employee Number: 1167990

Tyon Cooper is a Training and Development Specialist IV at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $63,170.

Jaimee Mayes

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$62,389

Base pay: $62,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,389
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,199
State Employee Number: 772915

At Department of Public Safety, Jaimee Mayes serves as a Training and Development Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,389.

Jaclyn Hambright

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$62,389

Base pay: $62,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,389
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2019
Monthly Pay: $5,199
State Employee Number: 1214761

At Department of Public Safety, Jaclyn Hambright serves as a Training and Development Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,389.

Alejandra Martinez

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$62,389

Base pay: $62,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,389
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Nov 15, 2016
Monthly Pay: $5,199
State Employee Number: 781131

Alejandra Martinez works as a Training and Development Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alejandra earned $62,389 in 2026.

Ashley Key

Training and Development Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp

$56,624

Base pay: $56,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,624
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1784
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,719
State Employee Number: 1131268

At Department of Public Safety, Ashley Key serves as a Training and Development Specialist IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,624.