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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VT Emer Manag Director/Public Safety
Eric Forand works as a VT Emer Manag Director for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Eric earned $120,141 in 2026.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Jeffrey Stephenson is a Sergeant at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $119,350.
Trooper/Public Safety
Marie Beland holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,178.
Trooper/Public Safety
Brandon Degre holds the role of Trooper at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,178.
Trooper/Public Safety
Adam Marchand works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Adam earned $119,178 in 2026.
Trooper/Public Safety
Ryan Miller works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Ryan earned $119,178 in 2026.
Trooper/Public Safety
Walter Ribeiro is a Trooper at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $119,178.
Senior Forensic Chemist/Public Safety
Denise Gregory works as a Senior Forensic Chemist for Public Safety. Their status is classified. Denise earned $115,710 in 2026.
Public Safety Fleet Administrative/Public Safety
At Public Safety, David Tifft serves as a Public Safety Fleet Administrative. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,710.
Trooper/Public Safety
Jesse Dambrackas works as a Trooper for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Jesse earned $115,645 in 2026.
Trooper/Public Safety
Jeff Ferrier is a Trooper at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $115,645.
Trooper/Public Safety
At Public Safety, Jason Haley serves as a Trooper. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,645.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Matthew Conte works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Matthew earned $115,250 in 2026.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Christopher Hein holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,250.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Jason Lengfellner works as a Sergeant for Public Safety. Their status is exempt. Jason earned $115,250 in 2026.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Josh Mikkola is a Sergeant at Public Safety. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $115,250.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Mark Pohlman holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,250.
Sergeant/Public Safety
Austin Soule holds the role of Sergeant at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,250.
Staff Attorney IV/Public Safety
Emily Mccarthy holds the role of Staff Attorney IV at Public Safety. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $114,982.
Forensic Chemist IV/Public Safety
Tracey Canino is a Forensic Chemist IV at Public Safety. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $114,816.