Ramsey County, Minnesota / Emergency Communications

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Emergency Communications

Source file: Ramsey County, Minnesota — Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Emergency Communications is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 158 employees with median total compensation of $72,604; the highest distinct record was $166,197.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $10M
Employees: 158
Median total: $72,604
Highest record: $166,197

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$46$130,474+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 158 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($72,604) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $51,046 (81%)
Overtime — $7,485 (12%)
Other — $4,538 (7%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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

$7,405

$26,440

$72,604

$88,318

$109,313

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $109,313 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,405. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

9-1-1 Telecommunicator

79 · $33,341

Public Safety Dispatcher

50 · $82,256

Emergency Community Shift Supervisor

11 · $109,313

Ecc Support Technician

5 · $72,653

Emergency Management/Comm Manager

3 · $103,074

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 4 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2021	$8.3M —	143 —	$62,918 —
2022	$8.3M ▼ 0.2%	135 ▼ 5.6%	$67,596 ▲ 7.4%
2023	$9.4M ▲ 13.4%	157 ▲ 16.3%	$70,866 ▲ 4.8%
2024	$10M ▲ 5.7%	158 ▲ 0.6%	$72,604 ▲ 2.5%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Johanna Giebel

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$21,441

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $20,358
Overtime: $171
Other pay: $913
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,441
Hourly rate: $28
Hire date: 2010-05-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Johanna Giebel works as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Johanna earned $21,441 in 2024. Union affiliation: Trd.

Tara Huiras

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$21,381

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $10,758
Overtime: $5,178
Other pay: $5,445
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,381
Hourly rate: $28
Hire date: 2022-11-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Feb 15, 2024

Tara Huiras works as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Tara earned $21,381 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Erik Grotberg

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2022 total comp

$21,138

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $20,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $149
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,138
Hourly rate: $29
Hire date: 2017-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Martin

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 117
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: May 13, 2022

Erik Grotberg works as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2017, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Erik earned $21,138 in 2022. They are represented by Trd.

Sylvia Kennedy

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$21,131

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $20,202
Overtime: $510
Other pay: $419
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,131
Hourly rate: $28
Hire date: 2024-08-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Katrice

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Sylvia Kennedy works as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2024 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Sylvia earned $21,131 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Amanda Hall

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$20,270

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $19,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $904
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,270
Hourly rate: $27
Hire date: 2024-06-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Michelle

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 111
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Emergency Communications, Amanda Hall serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,270. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Kristin Blair

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$19,779

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $16,091
Overtime: $1,207
Other pay: $2,481
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,779
Hourly rate: $28
Hire date: 2021-10-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Alicia

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Mar 30, 2024

Kristin Blair is a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator at Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $19,779. They are represented by Trd.

Ariana Duran

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$19,742

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $18,171
Overtime: $461
Other pay: $1,109
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,742
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2024-08-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Ariana Duran holds the role of 9-1-1 Telecommunicator at Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,742. Union affiliation: Trd.

Bradly Gerten

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2021 total comp

$19,147

Base pay: $15,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,617
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,147
Hourly rate: $23
Hire date: 2021-04-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Howard

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 111
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Aug 5, 2021

Bradly Gerten works as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for Emergency Communications. Hired in 2021, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Bradly earned $19,147 in 2021. They are represented by Trd.

Krystle Sumrall

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2022 total comp

$18,148

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $14,766
Overtime: $1,896
Other pay: $1,486
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,148
Hourly rate: $27
Hire date: 2020-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Mar 30, 2022

At Emergency Communications, Krystle Sumrall serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $18,148. They are represented by Trd.

Samaria Burch

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2023 total comp

$18,006

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $17,684
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $322
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,006
Hourly rate: $25
Hire date: 2023-02-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Ariel

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 411
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Nov 10, 2023

Samaria Burch works as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2023, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Samaria earned $18,006 in 2023. Union affiliation: Trd.

Carissa Klein

Public Safety Dispatcher/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$17,462

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,462
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,462
Hourly rate: $35
Hire date: 2009-09-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 901
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Dec 8, 2023

At Emergency Communications, Carissa Klein serves as a Public Safety Dispatcher within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,462. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Jennifer Stenback

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$16,699

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $15,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,544
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,699
Hourly rate: $28
Hire date: 2024-08-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 401
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Nov 6, 2024

Jennifer Stenback is a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator at Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $16,699. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Julian Barnes

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$16,485

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $15,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,237
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,485
Hourly rate: $27
Hire date: 2024-08-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Deion

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Nov 5, 2024

At Emergency Communications, Julian Barnes serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $16,485. Their bargaining unit is Trd.