Vermont / Public Safety
Agency file
The Public Safety provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.
In 2026, this agency had 815 employees with median total compensation of $76,232; the highest distinct record was $184,361.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 815 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,232) — 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 $130,959 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $23. 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.
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Record list
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Executive Director/Public Safety
Michael Skaza holds the role of Executive Director at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,317.
Emergency Communications Director/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Christian Pedoty serves as a Emergency Communications Director. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $113,838.
Dps Technology Support Manager/Public Safety
Jeremy Stephens holds the role of Dps Technology Support Manager at Public Safety. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,715.
Trooper/Public Safety
Kipp Colburn works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Kipp earned $112,262 in 2026.
Trooper/Public Safety
Stacia Geno is a Trooper at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $112,262.
Forensic Chemist IV/Public Safety
Joseph Abraham is a Forensic Chemist IV at Public Safety. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $111,405.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Jonathan Duncan works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Jonathan earned $111,323 in 2026.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Charlotte Hartman is a Sergeant at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $111,323.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Daniel Lynch works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Daniel earned $111,323 in 2026.
Sergeant/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Colin Shepley serves as a Sergeant. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,323.
Principal Assistant/Public Safety
Heather Mcglauflin holds the role of Principal Assistant at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,864.
Vcic Deputy Director/Public Safety
At Public Safety, John Gonyea serves as a Vcic Deputy Director. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,822.
Psap Emrgcy Com Dsp Spvsrs/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Richard Kelley serves as a Psap Emrgcy Com Dsp Spvsrs. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,366.
Senior Forensic Chemist/Public Safety
Amanda Bolduc works as a Senior Forensic Chemist for Public Safety. Their status is classified. Amanda earned $109,262 in 2026.
Fire Prevention Regional Manager/Public Safety
Gerald Garrow holds the role of Fire Prevention Regional Manager at Public Safety. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $109,262.
Senior Forensic Chemist/Public Safety
Joy Mapp is a Senior Forensic Chemist at Public Safety. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $109,262.
Forensic Quality Manager/Public Safety
Rebecca Mead is a Forensic Quality Manager at Public Safety. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $109,262.
Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Josh Gurwicz serves as a Trooper. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,902.
Trooper/Public Safety
Jonathan Hall holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,902.
Trooper/Public Safety
Justin Wagner works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Justin earned $108,902 in 2026.
Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Benjamin Weed serves as a Trooper. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,902.