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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Financial Analyst I/Department of Public Safety
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Shanna Kelsch holds the role of Financial Analyst I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2019, their total compensation was $83,818.
Emergency Prep Planner III/Department of Public Safety
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Kimberly Giles works as a Emergency Prep Planner III for Department of Public Safety within Dps Emergency Management. Kimberly earned $83,735 in 2019.
Emergency Prep Planner III/Department of Public Safety
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Tara Behunin is a Emergency Prep Planner III at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $83,530.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Travis Bender works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Travis earned $83,467 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Christopher Turley works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Christopher earned $83,427 in 2018.
Senior Research Analyst/Department of Public Safety
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Jordan Tandrian works as a Senior Research Analyst for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Jordan earned $83,385 in 2019.
Driver License Supervisor/Department of Public Safety
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Kristen Turley is a Driver License Supervisor at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. 2019 total compensation came to $83,378.
Emergency Prep Planner III/Department of Public Safety
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Janna Wilkinson Mayo holds the role of Emergency Prep Planner III at Department of Public Safety within Dps Emergency & Disaster Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $83,334.
Office Specialist II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Margaret Pierson serves as a Office Specialist II within Dps Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $83,233.
Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety
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Nathan Ellis is a Certified Dispatcher at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $83,125.
Driver License Program Coordinator/Department of Public Safety
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Margery Dalton holds the role of Driver License Program Coordinator at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2019, their total compensation was $83,032.
Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety
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Sherri Seely Ruoti works as a Certified Dispatcher for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Sherri earned $83,004 in 2019.
Facilities Coordinator II/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Claron Brenchley serves as a Facilities Coordinator II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $83,004.
Section Supervisor, Bci/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jesse Deveraux serves as a Section Supervisor, Bci within Dps Bureau of Criminal Identification. Their 2019 pay totaled $82,977.
Division Director II, Public Safety/Department of Public Safety
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Brian Redd holds the role of Division Director II, Public Safety at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $82,943.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Dakota Adams works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Dakota earned $82,919 in 2019.
Hearing Officer, Driver License Division/Department of Public Safety
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Alicia Williams 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 $82,880.
Training Manager I/Department of Public Safety
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Arthur Deyo works as a Training Manager I for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Arthur earned $82,843 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Steven Rodriguez serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $82,809.
Trainer III/Department of Public Safety
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Jeff Johnson works as a Trainer III for Department of Public Safety within Dps Emergency Management. Jeff earned $82,785 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Justin Bowen serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $82,728.
Driver License Supervisor/Department of Public Safety
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Jacob Moosman holds the role of Driver License Supervisor at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2019, their total compensation was $82,661.
Trainer III/Department of Public Safety
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Wade Francis works as a Trainer III for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Wade earned $82,509 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Mark Thompson works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Mark earned $82,434 in 2018.
Driver License Supervisor/Department of Public Safety
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Sandra Pratt holds the role of Driver License Supervisor at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2019, their total compensation was $82,428.
Purchasing Agent III/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Denice Smith serves as a Purchasing Agent III within Dps Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $82,419.
Emergency Prep Planner III/Department of Public Safety
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David Tracy works as a Emergency Prep Planner III for Department of Public Safety within Dps Emergency Management. David earned $82,323 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Not Provided serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $82,173.
General Services Supervisor/Department of Public Safety
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Brittany Elmer holds the role of General Services Supervisor at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $81,992.
Criminal Information Compliance Specialist/Department of Public Safety
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Mindy Lindquist is a Criminal Information Compliance Specialist at Department of Public Safety within Dps Bureau of Criminal Identification. 2019 total compensation came to $81,961.
Forensic Scientist I/Department of Public Safety
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Marlee Moon holds the role of Forensic Scientist I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $81,896.
Forensic Scientist II/Department of Public Safety
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Molly Richardson holds the role of Forensic Scientist II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $81,862.
Financial Analyst III/Department of Public Safety
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Magie Bode holds the role of Financial Analyst III at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2019, their total compensation was $81,834.