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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Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety
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Mckenzie Walker is a Certified Dispatcher at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $23,146.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Eric Zeeman is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $23,132.
Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Kalisa Peterson serves as a Certified Dispatcher within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $23,110.
Driver License Examiner/Department of Public Safety
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Brittaney Akagi is a Driver License Examiner at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. 2017 total compensation came to $23,035.
Driver License Assistant Supervisor/Department of Public Safety
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David Plotkin works as a Driver License Assistant Supervisor for Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. David earned $22,968 in 2019.
Hearing Officer, Driver License Division/Department of Public Safety
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Brett Healy works as a Hearing Officer, Driver License Division for Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. Brett earned $22,964 in 2019.
Training Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Jaclyn Moore holds the role of Training Specialist at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $22,925.
Office Specialist II/Department of Public Safety
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Stephanie Whigam works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. Stephanie earned $22,897 in 2019.
Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety
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Daniel Myers works as a Certified Dispatcher for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Daniel earned $22,836 in 2019.
Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety
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Amie Harwood holds the role of Certified Dispatcher at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $22,671.
Office Specialist II/Department of Public Safety
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Barbara Moreno is a Office Specialist II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2017 total compensation came to $22,609.
Trainer II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Shane Harding serves as a Trainer II within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2019 pay totaled $22,565.
Criminal Information Technician II/Department of Public Safety
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Thomas Payne is a Criminal Information Technician II at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $22,378.
Criminal Information Technician II/Department of Public Safety
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Natalia Bebenek is a Criminal Information Technician II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Bureau of Criminal Identification. 2019 total compensation came to $22,339.
Forensic Scientist I/Department of Public Safety
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Lies Janssens is a Forensic Scientist I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2017 total compensation came to $22,339.
Office Specialist II/Department of Public Safety
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Teresa Paredes-Pozas is a Office Specialist II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. 2019 total compensation came to $22,309.
Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Bryce Kohler holds the role of Sergeant at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $22,198.
Dps Communications Supervisor/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Alicia Gleave serves as a Dps Communications Supervisor within Dps Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $22,190.
Driver License Examiner/Department of Public Safety
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Nicole Douglas holds the role of Driver License Examiner at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2019, their total compensation was $22,183.
Criminal Information Compliance Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Mandy Biesinger is a Criminal Information Compliance Specialist at Department of Public Safety within Dps Bureau of Criminal Identification. 2019 total compensation came to $22,182.
Driver License Examiner/Department of Public Safety
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Delbert Carter is a Driver License Examiner at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. 2018 total compensation came to $22,094.
Commercial Driver License Examiner/Department of Public Safety
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Kayla Call works as a Commercial Driver License Examiner for Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. Kayla earned $21,969 in 2019.
Office Specialist I/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Alana Drown serves as a Office Specialist I within Dps Driver License Division. Their 2019 pay totaled $21,959.
Criminal Information Technician II/Department of Public Safety
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Nichole Snyder holds the role of Criminal Information Technician II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $21,932.
Office Specialist II/Department of Public Safety
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Alisha White works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. Alisha earned $21,931 in 2017.
Hearing Officer, Driver License Division/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jeffery Shaver serves as a Hearing Officer, Driver License Division within Dps Driver License Division. Their 2019 pay totaled $21,863.
Criminal Information Compliance Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Alisa Larson serves as a Criminal Information Compliance Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $21,726.
Driver License Examiner/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Nathan Garrard serves as a Driver License Examiner within Dps Driver License Division. Their 2018 pay totaled $21,590.
Radio Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety
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Ashton Clay is a Radio Dispatcher at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $21,573.
Office Specialist II/Department of Public Safety
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Debra Huni holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $21,380.
Driver License Examiner/Department of Public Safety
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Riley Harrison works as a Driver License Examiner for Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. Riley earned $21,376 in 2019.
Commercial Driver License Examiner/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Janis Doom-Richins serves as a Commercial Driver License Examiner within Dps Driver License Division. Their 2019 pay totaled $21,344.
Executive Secretary/Department of Public Safety
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Sherry White holds the role of Executive Secretary at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2018, their total compensation was $21,298.
Program Specialist III/Department of Public Safety
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Mark Panos works as a Program Specialist III for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Mark earned $21,224 in 2017.
Office Specialist II/Department of Public Safety
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Robyn Olsen works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. Robyn earned $21,140 in 2019.
Driver License Program Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
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Amber Legg works as a Driver License Program Coordinator for Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. Amber earned $21,060 in 2019.
Senior Business Analyst/Department of Public Safety
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Travis Nutley is a Senior Business Analyst at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $21,009.
Intern/Department of Public Safety
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Tracie Harrison works as a Intern for Department of Public Safety within Dps Emergency Management. Tracie earned $20,858 in 2018.
Security Control Center Operator/Department of Public Safety
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Sharon Broadhead works as a Security Control Center Operator for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Sharon earned $20,719 in 2019.
Criminal Information Technician II/Department of Public Safety
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Lucy Petersen holds the role of Criminal Information Technician II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $20,646.