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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 7
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Derrek Spencer works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Derrek earned $130,165 in 2019.
Investigator II, Post/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Scott Baker serves as a Investigator II, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $129,915.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Ashley Creighton serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $129,713.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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John Stephen is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $129,624.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jeffrey Blankenagel serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $129,435.
Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post/Department of Public Safety
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Kiley Willis works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Kiley earned $129,426 in 2019.
Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Cody Mccoy holds the role of Sergeant at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $129,425.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Nathan Lindsey holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $129,175.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Jarod Babcock is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $129,064.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Roy Contreras serves as a Officer within Restricted Special Revenue. Their 2019 pay totaled $129,064.
Forensic Scientist Manager/Department of Public Safety
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Rebekah Kay works as a Forensic Scientist Manager for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Rebekah earned $129,005 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Romeo Martinez Jr works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Romeo earned $128,986 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, James Peterson serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $128,895.
Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Brady Zaugg is a Sergeant at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $128,890.
Training Manager I/Department of Public Safety
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Johnathan Jacobs holds the role of Training Manager I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2019, their total compensation was $128,824.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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David Henrie is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $128,800.
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 $128,669.
Senior Forensic Scientist/Department of Public Safety
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John Gerlits holds the role of Senior Forensic Scientist at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $128,651.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Murray Suttlemyre works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Murray earned $128,252 in 2019.
Forensic Scientist Manager/Department of Public Safety
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Michele Marfori is a Forensic Scientist Manager at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $128,076.
Forensic Scientist Manager/Department of Public Safety
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Andrew Pacejka works as a Forensic Scientist Manager for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Andrew earned $128,029 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Scott Pugmire serves as a Officer within Dps Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $127,939.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Scott Wilson is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $127,871.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Matthew Morgan is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Restricted Special Revenue. 2019 total compensation came to $127,762.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Jeff Rowell works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Jeff earned $127,604 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Derrick Gallegos works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Derrick earned $127,501 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Richard Beveridge holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $127,495.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Not Provided is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $127,117.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Mark Bricker works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Mark earned $127,109 in 2019.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Levi Winward holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $127,014.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Kent Goodrich serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $126,977.
Lieutenant/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Jon Morgan serves as a Lieutenant within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $126,945.
Sergeant/Department of Public Safety
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Scott Attridge works as a Sergeant for Department of Public Safety within Restricted Special Revenue. Scott earned $126,878 in 2019.
Public Safety Bureau Chief, Cem/Department of Public Safety
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Jonathan Whitesides holds the role of Public Safety Bureau Chief, Cem at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $126,736.
Forensic Scientist Manager/Department of Public Safety
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Suzanne Miles works as a Forensic Scientist Manager for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Suzanne earned $126,681 in 2019.
Deputy Fire Marshal/Department of Public Safety
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Michael Young holds the role of Deputy Fire Marshal at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $126,678.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Not Provided works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Not earned $126,638 in 2017.
Officer/Department of Public Safety
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Blaine Prescott holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $126,598.
Dps Communications Supervisor/Department of Public Safety
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At Department of Public Safety, Robb Telford serves as a Dps Communications Supervisor within Dps Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $126,411.
Emergency Prep Planner III/Department of Public Safety
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Kathryn Mcmullin holds the role of Emergency Prep Planner III at Department of Public Safety within Dps Emergency Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $126,410.