Utah / Department of Public Safety

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Department of Public Safety

Source file: Transparent Utah — State Government Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year: 2019
Employees: 1,781
Median total: $63,694
Highest record: $230,227

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

-$35,458$165,596+

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $35,146 (52%)
Overtime — $3,885 (6%)
Other — $909 (1%)
Benefits — $27,806 (41%)

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

$3,756

$22,836

$63,694

$103,582

$136,145

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).

Largest job titles

Officer

371 · $110,853

Driver License Examiner

98 · $54,618

Trainer II

93 · $2,946

Sergeant

89 · $144,105

Office Specialist II

73 · $56,170

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 16

Devan Biggs

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$92,179

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $46,239
Overtime: $4,941
Other pay: $1,756
Benefits: $39,242
Total compensation: $92,179

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Devan Biggs serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $92,179.

Lillian Gold

Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$92,151

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $45,230
Overtime: $2,713
Other pay: $3,197
Benefits: $41,012
Total compensation: $92,151

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Lillian Gold serves as a Certified Dispatcher within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $92,151.

Jason Cosby

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$92,084

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $44,895
Overtime: $4,875
Other pay: $980
Benefits: $41,334
Total compensation: $92,084

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jason Cosby works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Jason earned $92,084 in 2019.

David Tafoya

Driver License Manager/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$92,060

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $55,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96
Benefits: $36,182
Total compensation: $92,060

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, David Tafoya serves as a Driver License Manager within Dps Driver License Division. Their 2019 pay totaled $92,060.

David Broderick

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$92,055

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $51,372
Overtime: $6,955
Other pay: $1,576
Benefits: $32,152
Total compensation: $92,055

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Pay Components: [object Object]

David Broderick holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $92,055.

Sharon Harward

Driver License Program Coordinator/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$92,030

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $55,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,598
Total compensation: $92,030

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Sharon Harward serves as a Driver License Program Coordinator within Dps Driver License Division. Their 2019 pay totaled $92,030.

Brandon Shaw

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$91,880

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $45,184
Overtime: $5,795
Other pay: $1,502
Benefits: $39,399
Total compensation: $91,880

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Brandon Shaw is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $91,880.

Denise Spillman

Financial Analyst III/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$91,728

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $55,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $126
Benefits: $35,850
Total compensation: $91,728

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Denise Spillman works as a Financial Analyst III for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Denise earned $91,728 in 2018.

Michael Funk

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$91,716

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $35,883
Overtime: $22,401
Other pay: $1,298
Benefits: $32,134
Total compensation: $91,716

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Michael Funk works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Michael earned $91,716 in 2019.

Dallin Holt

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$91,663

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $42,766
Overtime: $8,211
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $39,686
Total compensation: $91,663

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Dallin Holt is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $91,663.

Justin O'Driscoll

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$91,470

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $41,889
Overtime: $11,442
Other pay: $1,625
Benefits: $36,515
Total compensation: $91,470

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Justin O'Driscoll is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $91,470.

Bryce Stamp

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$91,467

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $43,825
Overtime: $13,364
Other pay: $1,481
Benefits: $32,797
Total compensation: $91,467

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Bryce Stamp works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Bryce earned $91,467 in 2019.

Charles Williams

Aircraft Mechanic/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$91,460

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $55,831
Overtime: $872
Other pay: $938
Benefits: $33,820
Total compensation: $91,460

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Charles Williams is a Aircraft Mechanic at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $91,460.

Scott Attridge

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$91,454

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $47,633
Overtime: $6,197
Other pay: $3,731
Benefits: $33,893
Total compensation: $91,454

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Scott Attridge holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Restricted Special Revenue. In 2017, their total compensation was $91,454.

Hector Sotelo

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$91,367

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $41,841
Overtime: $8,400
Other pay: $907
Benefits: $40,218
Total compensation: $91,367

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Hector Sotelo works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Hector earned $91,367 in 2019.

Jody Lloyd

Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$91,280

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $47,242
Overtime: $2,748
Other pay: $1,722
Benefits: $39,568
Total compensation: $91,280

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Jody Lloyd holds the role of Certified Dispatcher at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $91,280.

Michelle Hunt

Driver License Manager/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$91,226

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $49,709
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,812
Benefits: $39,705
Total compensation: $91,226

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Michelle Hunt holds the role of Driver License Manager at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2019, their total compensation was $91,226.

Mark Zesiger

Division Director II, Public Safety/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$91,213

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $46,831
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,244
Benefits: $36,138
Total compensation: $91,213

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Mark Zesiger holds the role of Division Director II, Public Safety at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $91,213.

Ralinda Seegmiller

Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$91,029

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $43,155
Overtime: $1,355
Other pay: $2,170
Benefits: $44,349
Total compensation: $91,029

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Ralinda Seegmiller is a Certified Dispatcher at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $91,029.

Christopher Elsholz

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$90,989

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $49,878
Overtime: $8,964
Other pay: $330
Benefits: $31,817
Total compensation: $90,989

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Elsholz serves as a Officer within Restricted Special Revenue. Their 2019 pay totaled $90,989.

Levi Anderson

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$90,969

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $44,495
Overtime: $4,653
Other pay: $1,086
Benefits: $40,735
Total compensation: $90,969

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Levi Anderson holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $90,969.

Jeffrey Stevens

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$90,879

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $37,611
Overtime: $14,410
Other pay: $2,766
Benefits: $36,092
Total compensation: $90,879

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jeffrey Stevens holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $90,879.

Patrice Thomas

Emergency Prep Planner III/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$90,871

Sub-department: DPS Emergency Management
Base pay: $49,941
Overtime: $576
Other pay: $810
Benefits: $39,544
Total compensation: $90,871

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Patrice Thomas works as a Emergency Prep Planner III for Department of Public Safety within Dps Emergency Management. Patrice earned $90,871 in 2019.

Darren Larsen

Driver License Manager/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$90,866

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $51,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $416
Benefits: $39,097
Total compensation: $90,866

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Darren Larsen holds the role of Driver License Manager at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2019, their total compensation was $90,866.

Geoffrey Parker

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$90,847

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $44,896
Overtime: $7,927
Other pay: $1,777
Benefits: $36,248
Total compensation: $90,847

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Geoffrey Parker serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $90,847.

Jonathan Watson

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$90,754

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $42,614
Overtime: $7,770
Other pay: $452
Benefits: $39,919
Total compensation: $90,754

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jonathan Watson works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Jonathan earned $90,754 in 2019.

Britani Flores

Driver License Manager/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$90,747

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $54,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $240
Benefits: $36,208
Total compensation: $90,747

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Britani Flores serves as a Driver License Manager within Dps Driver License Division. Their 2019 pay totaled $90,747.

Andrew Michaelis

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$90,742

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $42,777
Overtime: $8,463
Other pay: $1,691
Benefits: $37,810
Total compensation: $90,742

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Andrew Michaelis is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $90,742.

Jeremy Bergener

Driver License Manager/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$90,691

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $50,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $648
Benefits: $39,567
Total compensation: $90,691

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jeremy Bergener holds the role of Driver License Manager at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $90,691.

Eldon Godfrey

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$90,420

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $47,990
Overtime: $2,694
Other pay: $602
Benefits: $39,134
Total compensation: $90,420

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Eldon Godfrey holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $90,420.

Amy Nace

Driver License Manager/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$90,402

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $50,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96
Benefits: $39,346
Total compensation: $90,402

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Amy Nace is a Driver License Manager at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. 2019 total compensation came to $90,402.

Kendall Holland

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$90,380

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $47,626
Overtime: $684
Other pay: $1,382
Benefits: $40,686
Total compensation: $90,380

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kendall Holland holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $90,380.

Nicole King

Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$90,227

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $41,492
Overtime: $3,644
Other pay: $1,957
Benefits: $43,134
Total compensation: $90,227

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Nicole King is a Certified Dispatcher at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $90,227.

Geri Tew

Dps Communications Supervisor/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$90,225

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,348
Overtime: $7,972
Other pay: $2,753
Benefits: $39,151
Total compensation: $90,225

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Geri Tew works as a Dps Communications Supervisor for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Geri earned $90,225 in 2018.

Scott Major

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$90,224

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $42,645
Overtime: $5,303
Other pay: $1,984
Benefits: $40,292
Total compensation: $90,224

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Scott Major serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $90,224.

Kathy Holder

Emergency Prep Planner III/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$89,979

Sub-department: DPS Emergency Management
Base pay: $48,194
Overtime: $1,564
Other pay: $1,066
Benefits: $39,155
Total compensation: $89,979

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kathy Holder holds the role of Emergency Prep Planner III at Department of Public Safety within Dps Emergency Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $89,979.

Sherri Green

Support Services Coordinator III/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$89,958

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $52,084
Overtime: $585
Other pay: $1,068
Benefits: $36,222
Total compensation: $89,958

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Sherri Green serves as a Support Services Coordinator III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $89,958.

Shannon Johnson

Driver License Manager/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$89,863

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $49,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $931
Benefits: $39,056
Total compensation: $89,863

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Shannon Johnson serves as a Driver License Manager within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $89,863.

Jeffrey Nigbur

Lieutenant/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$89,794

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $42,897
Overtime: $11,478
Other pay: $1,135
Benefits: $34,285
Total compensation: $89,794

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At Department of Public Safety, Jeffrey Nigbur serves as a Lieutenant within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $89,794.

Ricky Jensen

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$89,775

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $43,600
Overtime: $4,321
Other pay: $1,859
Benefits: $39,995
Total compensation: $89,775

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Ricky Jensen is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Restricted Special Revenue. 2019 total compensation came to $89,775.