Utah / Department of Public Safety

Agency file

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 51

Cecilia Watkins

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$2,592

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $2,390
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $202
Total compensation: $2,592

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Cecilia Watkins holds the role of Trainer I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2017, their total compensation was $2,592.

Kayla Call

Driver License Examiner/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,569

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $1,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,243
Total compensation: $2,569

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At Department of Public Safety, Kayla Call serves as a Driver License Examiner within Dps Driver License Division. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,569.

Jenny Tofa

Business Analyst/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,567

Sub-department: DPS Bureau of Criminal Identification
Base pay: $1,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,259
Total compensation: $2,567

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Jenny Tofa works as a Business Analyst for Department of Public Safety within Dps Bureau of Criminal Identification. Jenny earned $2,567 in 2019.

Rosa Lara

Driver License Examining Technician/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$2,560

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $2,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $200
Total compensation: $2,560

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Rosa Lara works as a Driver License Examining Technician for Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. Rosa earned $2,560 in 2017.

Jacqueline Meyer

Hearing Officer, Driver License Division/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,552

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $1,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,220
Total compensation: $2,552

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Jacqueline Meyer 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 $2,552.

Joshua Fonokalafi

Driver License Examiner/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,540

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $1,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,118
Total compensation: $2,540

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Joshua Fonokalafi works as a Driver License Examiner for Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. Joshua earned $2,540 in 2019.

Kasey Griffin

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,532

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $2,351
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $181
Total compensation: $2,532

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Kasey Griffin holds the role of Trainer I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,532.

Tyler Webster

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,516

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $2,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $196
Total compensation: $2,516

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Tyler Webster holds the role of Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,516.

Shaun Johansen

Hearing Officer, Driver License Division/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,479

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,323
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,155
Total compensation: $2,479

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Shaun Johansen is a Hearing Officer, Driver License Division at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $2,479.

J. Grondel

Driver License Examining Technician/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$2,453

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $2,262
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $191
Total compensation: $2,453

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J. Grondel is a Driver License Examining Technician at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. 2017 total compensation came to $2,453.

George Pierpont

Intern/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,429

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $189
Total compensation: $2,429

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George Pierpont works as a Intern for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. George earned $2,429 in 2019.

Gloria Coe

Security Control Center Operator/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,410

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,222
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $187
Total compensation: $2,410

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Gloria Coe works as a Security Control Center Operator for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Gloria earned $2,410 in 2019.

Jordan Harper

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,378

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $1,128
Overtime: $312
Other pay: $128
Benefits: $810
Total compensation: $2,378

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At Department of Public Safety, Jordan Harper serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,378.

Chelsi Lee

Intern/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$2,345

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $183
Total compensation: $2,345

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Chelsi Lee is a Intern at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $2,345.

Susan Romano

Office Technician I/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,315

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,111
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24
Benefits: $180
Total compensation: $2,315

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Susan Romano holds the role of Office Technician I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,315.

Michael Johnson

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,293

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $2,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $178
Total compensation: $2,293

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Michael Johnson holds the role of Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,293.

Ryan Bailey

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,277

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $2,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $177
Total compensation: $2,277

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Ryan Bailey is a Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2019 total compensation came to $2,277.

Trevor Mclelland

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,230

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $2,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $174
Total compensation: $2,230

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Trevor Mclelland works as a Trainer II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Trevor earned $2,230 in 2019.

Jonathan Yeates

Consultant/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,223

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $2,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $173
Total compensation: $2,223

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Jonathan Yeates is a Consultant at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2019 total compensation came to $2,223.

Kariane Coleman

Radio Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$2,217

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $173
Total compensation: $2,217

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kariane Coleman is a Radio Dispatcher at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2017 total compensation came to $2,217.

Nicholas Buchei

Security Control Center Operator/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$2,210

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $2,210

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Nicholas Buchei works as a Security Control Center Operator for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Nicholas earned $2,210 in 2017.

Levi Lewis

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,208

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $2,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $172
Total compensation: $2,208

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Levi Lewis is a Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2019 total compensation came to $2,208.

Robert Debotelho

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,190

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $2,019
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $170
Total compensation: $2,190

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Robert Debotelho works as a Trainer II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Robert earned $2,190 in 2019.

Tracy Ita

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$2,173

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $2,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $169
Total compensation: $2,173

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Tracy Ita works as a Trainer II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Tracy earned $2,173 in 2017.

Dustin Anderson

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,166

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $169
Total compensation: $2,166

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Dustin Anderson is a Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2019 total compensation came to $2,166.

Brent Jex

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$2,135

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $166
Total compensation: $2,135

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Brent Jex is a Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2018 total compensation came to $2,135.

Amber Jones

Radio Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,132

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $166
Total compensation: $2,132

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Amber Jones works as a Radio Dispatcher for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Amber earned $2,132 in 2019.

Klint Anderson

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$2,120

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $165
Total compensation: $2,120

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Klint Anderson is a Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2017 total compensation came to $2,120.

Joshua Fife

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,112

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,954
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $158
Total compensation: $2,112

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Joshua Fife works as a Trainer II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Joshua earned $2,112 in 2019.

Kenneth Eatchel

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,087

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $324
Total compensation: $2,087

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Kenneth Eatchel is a Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2019 total compensation came to $2,087.

Robert Debotelho

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$2,056

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $160
Total compensation: $2,056

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Robert Debotelho is a Trainer I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2017 total compensation came to $2,056.

Derek Dalton

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$2,026

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $158
Total compensation: $2,026

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Derek Dalton is a Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2019 total compensation came to $2,026.

Nancy Kley

Office Specialist II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,965

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $1,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $764
Total compensation: $1,965

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Nancy Kley holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,965.

Taylor Keys

Evidence Technician, Public Safety/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$1,965

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,412
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $553
Total compensation: $1,965

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At Department of Public Safety, Taylor Keys serves as a Evidence Technician, Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $1,965.

Alexander Neilson

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$1,964

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $153
Total compensation: $1,964

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Alexander Neilson works as a Trainer I for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Alexander earned $1,964 in 2017.

Louis Jones

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$1,946

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $152
Total compensation: $1,946

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Louis Jones holds the role of Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,946.

Joe Deitz

Driver License Examining Technician/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,944

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $1,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $152
Total compensation: $1,944

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Joe Deitz works as a Driver License Examining Technician for Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. Joe earned $1,944 in 2019.

Nicholas Lavulo

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,941

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,790
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $151
Total compensation: $1,941

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Nicholas Lavulo holds the role of Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,941.

Barbara Heninger

Business Analyst/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$1,928

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $652
Total compensation: $1,928

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Barbara Heninger works as a Business Analyst for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Barbara earned $1,928 in 2018.

Andrew Poulsen

Driver License Lead Examiner/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,905

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $1,149
Overtime: $65
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $692
Total compensation: $1,905

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At Department of Public Safety, Andrew Poulsen serves as a Driver License Lead Examiner within Dps Driver License Division. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,905.