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

Angela Bell

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$70,587

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $56,747
Overtime: $10,543
Other pay: $3,297
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,587
Hourly rate: $28
Hire date: 2023-10-02
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

At Emergency Communications, Angela Bell serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $70,587. Union affiliation: Trd.

Amber Guettler

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$70,060

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $56,041
Overtime: $387
Other pay: $13,632
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,060
Hourly rate: $32
Hire date: 2017-07-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Christine

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Oct 25, 2024

Amber Guettler is a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator at Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $70,060. They are represented by Trd.

Mallory Donahue

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2023 total comp

$70,045

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $51,585
Overtime: $4,728
Other pay: $13,732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,045
Hourly rate: $31
Hire date: 2018-04-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Brooke

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Oct 7, 2023

At Emergency Communications, Mallory Donahue serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $70,045. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Micaela Meredith

Public Safety Dispatcher/Emergency Communications

2021 total comp

$70,000

Base pay: $53,781
Overtime: $8,712
Other pay: $7,507
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,000
Hourly rate: $26
Hire date: 2019-01-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Francis Lee

Source-specific fields

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

Micaela Meredith works as a Public Safety Dispatcher for Emergency Communications. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Micaela earned $70,000 in 2021. Union affiliation: Trd.

Jennifer Schmitt

Administrative Assistant 2/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$69,792

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $66,476
Overtime: $3,063
Other pay: $253
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,792
Hourly rate: $32
Hire date: 2000-08-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8Gn
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Schmitt holds the role of Administrative Assistant 2 at Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,792. Union affiliation: 8Gn.

Brenda Abla

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2023 total comp

$69,416

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $64,225
Overtime: $3,082
Other pay: $2,109
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,416
Hourly rate: $31
Hire date: 2009-06-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

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

Brenda Abla is a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator at Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2009 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $69,416. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Shaya Malekoshoarai

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$69,140

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $66,580
Overtime: $1,075
Other pay: $1,486
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,140
Hourly rate: $33
Hire date: 2018-09-10
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: Active

Shaya Malekoshoarai works as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Shaya earned $69,140 in 2024. Union affiliation: Trd.

Shameqwa Harveybrown

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$69,073

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $50,602
Overtime: $13,592
Other pay: $4,879
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,073
Hourly rate: $26
Hire date: 2021-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Yanik

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Nov 18, 2024

At Emergency Communications, Shameqwa Harveybrown serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,073. They are represented by Trd.

Dustin Kanewischer

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2022 total comp

$67,956

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $57,383
Overtime: $7,710
Other pay: $2,863
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,956
Hourly rate: $30
Hire date: 2011-03-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Neal

Source-specific fields

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

Dustin Kanewischer is a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator at Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 11 years, working full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $67,956. Union affiliation: Trd.

Sean Bistodeau

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2022 total comp

$67,924

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $55,640
Overtime: $6,613
Other pay: $5,671
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,924
Hourly rate: $30
Hire date: 2017-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

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

Sean Bistodeau is a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator at Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 5 years, working full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $67,924. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Lauren Rodlund

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2023 total comp

$67,924

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $60,074
Overtime: $3,218
Other pay: $4,632
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,924
Hourly rate: $31
Hire date: 2020-09-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

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

Lauren Rodlund works as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Lauren earned $67,924 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Brenna Coyle

Public Safety Dispatcher/Emergency Communications

2022 total comp

$67,604

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $54,931
Overtime: $2,899
Other pay: $9,775
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,604
Hourly rate: $33
Hire date: 2012-09-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Oct 15, 2022

Brenna Coyle is a Public Safety Dispatcher at Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2012 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $67,604. Union affiliation: Trd.

Michael Sullivan

Ecc Support Technician/Emergency Communications

2021 total comp

$67,565

Base pay: $64,726
Overtime: $2,838
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,565
Hourly rate: $31
Hire date: 2013-03-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8Gn
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Sullivan holds the role of Ecc Support Technician at Emergency Communications. Hired in 2013, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2021, their total compensation was $67,565. Their bargaining unit is 8Gn.

Brenda Abla

Administrative Planning Assistant/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$67,167

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $63,669
Overtime: $2,135
Other pay: $1,363
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,167
Hourly rate: $29
Hire date: 2009-06-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8Gn
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

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

At Emergency Communications, Brenda Abla serves as a Administrative Planning Assistant within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,167. Their bargaining unit is 8Gn.

Laura Peters

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2023 total comp

$66,397

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $55,960
Overtime: $4,486
Other pay: $5,951
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,397
Hourly rate: $28
Hire date: 2021-08-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

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

Laura Peters works as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Laura earned $66,397 in 2023. Union affiliation: Trd.

Jennifer Schmitt

Public Safety Dispatcher/Emergency Communications

2022 total comp

$65,916

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $54,117
Overtime: $6,389
Other pay: $5,410
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,916
Hourly rate: $36
Hire date: 2000-08-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Schmitt holds the role of Public Safety Dispatcher at Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 22 years as a full-time employee. In 2022, their total compensation was $65,916. They are represented by Trd.

Kristin Lerstrom

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2021 total comp

$65,860

Base pay: $54,982
Overtime: $3,691
Other pay: $7,188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,860
Hourly rate: $27
Hire date: 2016-09-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

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

Kristin Lerstrom is a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator at Emergency Communications. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $65,860. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Guadalupe Evans

Public Safety Dispatcher/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$65,837

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $56,874
Overtime: $5,975
Other pay: $2,988
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,837
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2016-02-24
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: Active

Guadalupe Evans is a Public Safety Dispatcher at Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $65,837. They are represented by Trd.

Natalie Simonet

Administrative Planning Assistant/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$65,561

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $60,585
Overtime: $4,842
Other pay: $133
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,561
Hourly rate: $29
Hire date: 2019-11-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8Gn
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Noel

Source-specific fields

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

Natalie Simonet holds the role of Administrative Planning Assistant at Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,561. Union affiliation: 8Gn.

Natalie Simonet

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2023 total comp

$65,486

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $59,706
Overtime: $5,442
Other pay: $338
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,486
Hourly rate: $30
Hire date: 2019-11-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Noel

Source-specific fields

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

Natalie Simonet is a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator at Emergency Communications within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2019 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $65,486. Their bargaining unit is Trd.

Najah Mclanetaylor

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Communications

2024 total comp

$65,264

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $53,527
Overtime: $6,724
Other pay: $5,013
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,264
Hourly rate: $27
Hire date: 2023-11-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Trd
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Kali

Source-specific fields

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

At Emergency Communications, Najah Mclanetaylor serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,264. Union affiliation: Trd.