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City of Milwaukee / Police Department / Forensic Investigator

Job-title file

Forensic Investigator

Inspect and investigate for compliance with regulations, document findings, and recommend action.

37 employees hold this title in Police Department. Median total compensation for the role is $99,723, above the department median of $97,063.

Employees
37
Total payroll
$2.5M
Role median
$99,723
Agency median
$97,063
Comparison
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What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$12$132,021+

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Forensic Investigator beyond City of Milwaukee

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Angela Gonzalez

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2024 total comp
$139,901
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$40,393
Other pay
$99,508
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$139,901
Hourly rate
$46
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
17,836.08
Job Code
2358PD

Angela Gonzalez is a Forensic Investigator at Police Department. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $139,901.

Daniel Robinson

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$128,957
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$32,380
Other pay
$96,577
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$128,957
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
7,193.24
Job Code
2358PD

Daniel Robinson holds the role of Forensic Investigator at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,957.

Michael Winker

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$123,961
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$19,687
Other pay
$104,274
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,961
Hourly rate
$53
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
5,297.63
Job Code
2358PD

Michael Winker is a Forensic Investigator at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $123,961.

Richard Schnier

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$117,201
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$19,978
Other pay
$97,223
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$117,201
Hourly rate
$52
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
3,144.50
Job Code
2358PD

Richard Schnier works as a Forensic Investigator for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $117,201 in 2025.

William Hanney

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$116,084
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$19,788
Other pay
$96,296
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,084
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
3,314.45
Job Code
2358PD

William Hanney holds the role of Forensic Investigator at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,084.

Teresa Daering

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2024 total comp
$114,641
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$15,508
Other pay
$99,132
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,641
Hourly rate
$46
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
643.15
Job Code
2358PD

Teresa Daering is a Forensic Investigator at Police Department. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $114,641.

Peter Ulatowski

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$111,515
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$8,030
Other pay
$103,485
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,515
Hourly rate
$53
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
4,819.99
Job Code
2358PD

Peter Ulatowski holds the role of Forensic Investigator at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,515.

Bryan Miller

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$107,727
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$5,372
Other pay
$102,355
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,727
Hourly rate
$53
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
7,299.07
Job Code
2358PD

Bryan Miller is a Forensic Investigator at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,727.

Janel Vytlacil

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$106,121
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$3,025
Other pay
$103,095
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,121
Hourly rate
$53
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
4,560.45
Job Code
2358PD

Janel Vytlacil is a Forensic Investigator at Police Department. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,121.

Philip Gagnon

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$105,971
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$652
Other pay
$105,319
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,971
Hourly rate
$53
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
7,838.21
Job Code
2358PD

Philip Gagnon holds the role of Forensic Investigator at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,971.

Jonathan Jenkins

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2022 total comp
$105,389
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$1,023
Other pay
$104,366
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,389
Hourly rate
$44
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
5,385.29
Job Code
2358PD
Sick Payout
$10,420
Termination Date
Nov 10, 2022

Jonathan Jenkins is a Forensic Investigator at Police Department. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $105,389.

John Hinkel

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2020 total comp
$104,870
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$10,206
Other pay
$94,663
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,870
Hourly rate
$42
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
2,243.06
Job Code
2358PD

At Police Department, John Hinkel serves as a Forensic Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $104,870.

Kenneth Schild

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$104,544
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$714
Other pay
$103,829
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,544
Hourly rate
$53
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
4,367.65
Job Code
2358PD

Kenneth Schild holds the role of Forensic Investigator at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,544.

Steven Roeglin

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$104,095
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$2,426
Other pay
$101,668
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,095
Hourly rate
$53
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
8,008.03
Job Code
2358PD

Steven Roeglin works as a Forensic Investigator for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $104,095 in 2025.

Jeremy Jurvelin

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$103,909
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$816
Other pay
$103,092
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,909
Hourly rate
$53
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
5,145.18
Job Code
2358PD

Jeremy Jurvelin holds the role of Forensic Investigator at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,909.

Sarah Rakowski

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$103,697
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$1,080
Other pay
$102,617
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,697
Hourly rate
$53
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
6,619.46
Job Code
2358PD

Sarah Rakowski works as a Forensic Investigator for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Sarah earned $103,697 in 2025.

Mary Porter

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$101,475
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$6,376
Other pay
$95,099
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,475
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
4,627.31
Job Code
2358PD

Mary Porter works as a Forensic Investigator for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $101,475 in 2025.

Paul Cervera

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$100,243
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$7,756
Other pay
$92,487
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,243
Hourly rate
$53
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
5,459.56
Job Code
2358PD

At Police Department, Paul Cervera serves as a Forensic Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,243.

Sylvia Larsen

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2022 total comp
$99,723
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$879
Other pay
$98,844
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,723
Hourly rate
$44
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
3,833.21
Job Code
2358PD
Sick Payout
$19,577
Termination Date
Jul 31, 2022
Vacation Payout
$7,119

Sylvia Larsen holds the role of Forensic Investigator at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $99,723.

Teresa Cruz

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2020 total comp
$95,240
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$2,142
Other pay
$93,097
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,240
Hourly rate
$42
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
4,779.59
Job Code
2358PD

Teresa Cruz works as a Forensic Investigator for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Teresa earned $95,240 in 2020.

Alan Winter

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2023 total comp
$57,721
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$2,960
Other pay
$54,761
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,721
Hourly rate
$44
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2358PD
Sick Payout
$19,461
Termination Date
Dec 24, 2022
Vacation Payout
$15,923

Alan Winter is a Forensic Investigator at Police Department. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $57,721.

Douglas Brahm

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2023 total comp
$54,956
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$287
Other pay
$54,669
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,956
Hourly rate
$44
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2358PD
Sick Payout
$19,577
Termination Date
Dec 23, 2022
Vacation Payout
$12,102

Douglas Brahm works as a Forensic Investigator for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Douglas earned $54,956 in 2023.

Scott Kempinski

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$51,895
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$28
Other pay
$51,867
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,895
Hourly rate
$51
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
740.28
Job Code
2358PD
Sick Payout
$20,358
Termination Date
Feb 20, 2025
Vacation Payout
$9,253

Scott Kempinski holds the role of Forensic Investigator at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,895.

Jeffery Muhammad

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2019 total comp
$39,808
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$49
Other pay
$39,759
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,808
Hourly rate
$41
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
2358PD
Sick Payout
$18,086
Termination Date
Dec 28, 2018
Vacation Payout
$7,254

Jeffery Muhammad works as a Forensic Investigator for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Jeffery earned $39,808 in 2019.

Donald Sanford

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2025 total comp
$38,446
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$38,446
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,446
Hourly rate
$50
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
2358PD
Sick Payout
$20,213
Termination Date
Dec 25, 2024
Vacation Payout
$3,675

Donald Sanford works as a Forensic Investigator for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Donald earned $38,446 in 2025.

Steven Kane

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2023 total comp
$22,101
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$22,101
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,101
Hourly rate
$44
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2358PD
Sick Payout
$19,461
Termination Date
Dec 11, 2022
Vacation Payout
$885

At Police Department, Steven Kane serves as a Forensic Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,101.

Gregory Simerlein

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2022 total comp
$6,382
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$9
Other pay
$6,373
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$6,382
Hourly rate
$44
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2358PD
Sick Payout
$751
Termination Date
Dec 3, 2021

At Police Department, Gregory Simerlein serves as a Forensic Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $6,382.

Sylvia Gerasch

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2022 total comp
$4,814
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,814
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$4,814
Hourly rate
$44
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2358PD
Sick Payout
$751
Termination Date
Apr 15, 2021

At Police Department, Sylvia Gerasch serves as a Forensic Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $4,814.

Dawn Veytsman

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2022 total comp
$4,423
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,423
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$4,423
Hourly rate
$44
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2358PD
Sick Payout
$745
Termination Date
Apr 30, 2021

Dawn Veytsman is a Forensic Investigator at Police Department. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $4,423.

Alfonso Lazo

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2022 total comp
$2,324
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,324
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,324
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2358PD
Sick Payout
$369
Termination Date
Oct 2, 2020

Alfonso Lazo is a Forensic Investigator at Police Department. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $2,324.

Deona Williams

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2019 total comp
$2,186
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$8
Other pay
$2,178
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,186
Hourly rate
$41
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
2358PD
Sick Payout
$355
Termination Date
Sep 26, 2018

At Police Department, Deona Williams serves as a Forensic Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,186.

Jennifer Kujawa

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2019 total comp
$2,023
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,023
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,023
Hourly rate
$41
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
2358PD
Sick Payout
$355
Termination Date
Sep 27, 2018

At Police Department, Jennifer Kujawa serves as a Forensic Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,023.

Lee Vedbraaten

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2022 total comp
$1,486
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,486
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$1,486
Hourly rate
$43
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2358PD
Sick Payout
$372
Termination Date
May 2, 2020

Lee Vedbraaten works as a Forensic Investigator for Police Department. Their status is full-time. Lee earned $1,486 in 2022.

James Peterson

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2023 total comp
$24
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$24
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$24
Hourly rate
$44
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2358PD
Termination Date
Oct 14, 2022

At Police Department, James Peterson serves as a Forensic Investigator. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $24.

Yvette Panfil

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2024 total comp
$17
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$17
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$17
Hourly rate
$44
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0.00
Job Code
2358PD
Termination Date
Apr 28, 2023

Yvette Panfil holds the role of Forensic Investigator at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $17.

Jason Reifschneider

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2023 total comp
$16
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$16
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16
Hourly rate
$44
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2358PD
Termination Date
Nov 25, 2022

Jason Reifschneider holds the role of Forensic Investigator at Police Department. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $16.

Sylvia Ortiz

Forensic Investigator/Police Department

2023 total comp
$12
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$12
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$12
Hourly rate
$44
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3310
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2358PD
Termination Date
Jul 31, 2022

Sylvia Ortiz is a Forensic Investigator at Police Department. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $12.