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Department of Public Safety

Source file: Texas — State Employee Salaries (Texas Tribune) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Public Safety provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2026, this agency had 11,169 employees with median total compensation of $68,978; the highest distinct record was $390,908.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$834.9M
Employees
11,169
Median total
$68,978
Highest record
$390,908

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 11,169 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($68,978) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$74,753 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$49,041
$51,255
$68,978
$93,937
$105,972

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $105,972 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $49,041. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2025
$800.4M
10,877
$66,178
2026
$834.9M
4.3%
11,169
2.7%
$68,978
4.2%

Compare

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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Ryan Bamford

Project Manager II/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$84,000
Base pay
$84,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1559
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2017
Monthly Pay
$7,000
State Employee Number
1064524

Ryan Bamford holds the role of Project Manager II at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,000.

Martin Perez

Program Specialist VI/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$84,000
Base pay
$84,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,000
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1575
Hire Date
May 15, 2018
Monthly Pay
$7,000
State Employee Number
1121355

Martin Perez holds the role of Program Specialist VI at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,000.

Cruz Rodriguez

Systems Analyst IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,874
Base pay
$83,874
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,874
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
255
Hire Date
Jun 19, 2000
Monthly Pay
$6,989
State Employee Number
24058

Cruz Rodriguez works as a Systems Analyst IV for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Cruz earned $83,874 in 2026.

David Dean

Manager IV/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,790
Base pay
$83,790
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,790
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1603
Hire Date
Oct 15, 2017
Monthly Pay
$6,982
State Employee Number
1085584

At Department of Public Safety, David Dean serves as a Manager IV. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,790.

Tennisha Walcott

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
May 7, 2012
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
177076

Tennisha Walcott is a Manager I at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,706.

Brooke Bachmeyer

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Jun 20, 2016
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
979811

Brooke Bachmeyer works as a Manager I for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Brooke earned $83,706 in 2026.

Amanda Mcguire

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Dec 27, 2005
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
33041

Amanda Mcguire works as a Manager I for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Amanda earned $83,706 in 2026.

Alejandra Aguilar

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Dec 19, 2012
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
61340

Alejandra Aguilar works as a Manager I for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Alejandra earned $83,706 in 2026.

Shontel Choice

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Feb 24, 1997
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
22550

Shontel Choice works as a Manager I for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Shontel earned $83,706 in 2026.

Erica Nunez

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Nov 1, 2004
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
72894

Erica Nunez is a Manager I at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,706.

Dannette Stoner

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2010
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
85083

Dannette Stoner holds the role of Manager I at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,706.

Cara Mccaleb

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Sep 21, 2011
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
108987

Cara Mccaleb is a Manager I at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,706.

Leslie Keele

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Aug 1, 2010
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
132447

At Department of Public Safety, Leslie Keele serves as a Manager I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,706.

Andrea Jackson

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Aug 6, 2012
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
335501

Andrea Jackson works as a Manager I for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Andrea earned $83,706 in 2026.

John Watson

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
9928
Hire Date
Sep 18, 2000
Monthly Pay
$8,174
State Employee Number
82833

At Department of Public Safety, John Watson serves as a Manager I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,706.

Chad Shauchunas

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Oct 15, 2012
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
336605

Chad Shauchunas is a Manager I at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,706.

Mario Sifuentes

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Aug 6, 2012
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
339184

At Department of Public Safety, Mario Sifuentes serves as a Manager I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,706.

Olga Flores

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Jan 20, 2015
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
782874

At Department of Public Safety, Olga Flores serves as a Manager I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,706.

Cynthia Taplin

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Jan 1, 2020
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
1248035

At Department of Public Safety, Cynthia Taplin serves as a Manager I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,706.

Jamela Dillard

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Jun 1, 2021
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
1404689

Jamela Dillard holds the role of Manager I at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,706.

Rosangelica Rangel

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Oct 1, 2006
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
166303

At Department of Public Safety, Rosangelica Rangel serves as a Manager I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,706.

Maria Llanas

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Mar 1, 2010
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
118469

Maria Llanas holds the role of Manager I at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,706.

Sheikh Obaidullah

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Aug 7, 2006
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
125805

Sheikh Obaidullah works as a Manager I for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sheikh earned $83,706 in 2026.

Lauri Boen

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Oct 5, 2009
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
139249

Lauri Boen holds the role of Manager I at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,706.

Neshell Williams

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
May 1, 2006
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
140151

Neshell Williams is a Manager I at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,706.

Mary Stables

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Mar 12, 2007
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
201259

Mary Stables works as a Manager I for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Mary earned $83,706 in 2026.

Dominique Washington

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Jan 28, 2013
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
338033

Dominique Washington works as a Manager I for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Dominique earned $83,706 in 2026.

Shirley Salazar

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
H

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Mar 16, 2015
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
784739

Shirley Salazar is a Manager I at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,706.

Yvette Garcia

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Apr 11, 2013
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
338140

At Department of Public Safety, Yvette Garcia serves as a Manager I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,706.

Ebony Griffin

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Apr 24, 2000
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
82675

At Department of Public Safety, Ebony Griffin serves as a Manager I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,706.

Angela Kimbrough

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Mar 15, 2006
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
114981

Angela Kimbrough is a Manager I at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,706.

Frankie Mcfarland

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Jan 8, 2001
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
26801

Frankie Mcfarland works as a Manager I for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Frankie earned $83,706 in 2026.

Tamara Wheat

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Jan 17, 2012
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
41105

Tamara Wheat works as a Manager I for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tamara earned $83,706 in 2026.

Sonia Jenson

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
G

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Feb 1, 2001
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
139224

Sonia Jenson works as a Manager I for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Sonia earned $83,706 in 2026.

Kimberley Stevens

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Jul 1, 1998
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
199812

Kimberley Stevens holds the role of Manager I at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,706.

Jesse Urban

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Sep 17, 2012
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
336904

Jesse Urban holds the role of Manager I at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,706.

Deidra Hopkins

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Apr 18, 2011
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
9973

Deidra Hopkins holds the role of Manager I at Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,706.

Kimberlye Ortiz

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2025 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Nov 9, 2005
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
16615

At Department of Public Safety, Kimberlye Ortiz serves as a Manager I. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,706.

Luis Villalobos

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Jan 30, 2012
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
46384

Luis Villalobos works as a Manager I for Department of Public Safety. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Luis earned $83,706 in 2026.

Candice Hartline

Manager I/Department of Public Safety

2026 total comp
$83,706
Base pay
$83,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,706
Employment type
Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Class Code
1600
Hire Date
Sep 25, 2000
Monthly Pay
$6,976
State Employee Number
65225

Candice Hartline is a Manager I at Department of Public Safety. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,706.