Utah / Department of Public Safety
Agency file
The Department of Public Safety provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2019, this agency had 1,781 employees with median total compensation of $63,694; the highest distinct record was $230,227.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 1,781 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($63,694) — 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 $136,145 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,756. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $109.4M — | 1,636 — | $64,514 — |
| 2018 | $113.8M ▲ 3.9% | 1,696 ▲ 3.7% | $63,946 ▼ 0.9% |
| 2019 | $120.7M ▲ 6.1% | 1,781 ▲ 5.0% | $63,694 ▼ 0.4% |
Record list
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Driver License Supervisor/Department of Public Safety
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Kevin Nielson is a Driver License Supervisor at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. 2019 total compensation came to $79,090.
Driver License Supervisor/Department of Public Safety
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Cindy Kobs holds the role of Driver License Supervisor at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2019, their total compensation was $79,066.
Hearing Officer, Driver License Division/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Stanley Peterson serves as a Hearing Officer, Driver License Division within Dps Driver License Division. Their 2019 pay totaled $79,058.
Support Staff Supervisor/Department of Public Safety
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H. Criddle is a Support Staff Supervisor at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. 2019 total compensation came to $79,009.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Mitchell Harvey works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Mitchell earned $78,982 in 2019.
Forensic Scientist I/Department of Public Safety
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Matthew Poulsen works as a Forensic Scientist I for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Matthew earned $78,954 in 2019.
Driver License Lead Examiner/Department of Public Safety
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Trent Wintle is a Driver License Lead Examiner at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. 2019 total compensation came to $78,805.
Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety
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Kamber Payne is a Certified Dispatcher at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $78,776.
Trainer III/Department of Public Safety
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Alden Orme is a Trainer III at Department of Public Safety within Dps Emergency Management. 2019 total compensation came to $78,763.
Emergency Prep Planner III/Department of Public Safety
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Anna Boynton works as a Emergency Prep Planner III for Department of Public Safety within Dps Emergency Management. Anna earned $78,698 in 2019.
Criminal Information Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Sasheen Chambers holds the role of Criminal Information Specialist at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2019, their total compensation was $78,656.
Hearing Officer, Driver License Division/Department of Public Safety
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Justin Garrick holds the role of Hearing Officer, Driver License Division at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2019, their total compensation was $78,502.
Emergency Prep Planner III/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Scott Alvord serves as a Emergency Prep Planner III within Dps Emergency Management. Their 2019 pay totaled $78,391.
Cem Program Manager/Department of Public Safety
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Tanner Patterson holds the role of Cem Program Manager at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $78,380.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Ruben Correa serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $78,308.
Captain, Public Safety/Department of Public Safety
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Steven Winward holds the role of Captain, Public Safety at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $77,950.
Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety
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Jennifer Poon is a Certified Dispatcher at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $77,929.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Justin Mecham works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Justin earned $77,877 in 2019.
Office Specialist II/Department of Public Safety
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Jennifer Escalera is a Office Specialist II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. 2019 total compensation came to $77,805.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Branden Olcott works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Branden earned $77,787 in 2019.
Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety
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Nicole Beesley is a Certified Dispatcher at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $77,750.
Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Justin Cheney holds the role of Sergeant at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $77,749.
Emergency Prep Planner II/Department of Public Safety
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James Ray works as a Emergency Prep Planner II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Emergency Management. James earned $77,666 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Brent Strong serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $77,610.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jesse Williams serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $77,335.
Lieutenant/Department of Public Safety
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Christopher Parkins works as a Lieutenant for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Christopher earned $77,297 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Brian Robinson holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $77,213.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Nicholas Soedel holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $77,198.
Senior Forensic Scientist/Department of Public Safety
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Bonnie Wilder Estes is a Senior Forensic Scientist at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $76,848.
Driver License Supervisor/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Della Estrada serves as a Driver License Supervisor within Dps Driver License Division. Their 2019 pay totaled $76,803.
Emergency Prep Planner III/Department of Public Safety
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Juan Villanueva works as a Emergency Prep Planner III for Department of Public Safety within Dps Emergency Management. Juan earned $76,735 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Faiver Gonzalez works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Faiver earned $76,693 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Eric Prescott holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $76,515.
Forensic Scientist II/Department of Public Safety
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Justin Masin is a Forensic Scientist II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2017 total compensation came to $76,409.
Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety
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Brittany Farrell works as a Certified Dispatcher for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Brittany earned $76,401 in 2019.
Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety
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Jennifer Pluim works as a Certified Dispatcher for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Jennifer earned $76,269 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Matthew Roper works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Matthew earned $76,244 in 2019.
Financial Analyst I/Department of Public Safety
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Janell Laursen holds the role of Financial Analyst I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Bureau of Criminal Identification. In 2019, their total compensation was $76,220.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Kayden Parkins is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $76,070.
Office Specialist II/Department of Public Safety
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Sally Lundgreen is a Office Specialist II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $76,047.