Ramsey County, Minnesota / Emergency Management & Homeland Security

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Emergency Management & Homeland Security

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

The Emergency Management & Homeland Security provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.

In 2025, this agency had 167 employees with median total compensation of $77,440; the highest distinct record was $171,042.

Year: 2025
Employees: 167
Median total: $77,440
Highest record: $171,042

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$484$136,324+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 167 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($77,440) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $56,782 (83%)
Overtime — $7,270 (11%)
Other — $4,305 (6%)
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

$8,978

$33,643

$77,440

$92,862

$116,462

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $116,462 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,978. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

9-1-1 Telecommunicator

88 · $36,561

Public Safety Dispatcher

43 · $92,862

Emergency Community Shift Supervisor

13 · $119,055

Ecc Support Technician

6 · $80,030

Emergency Management/Comm Manager

3 · $105,280

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 5

Jamilla Burnett

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Management & Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$6,938

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $6,226
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $712
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,938
Hourly rate: $26
Hire date: 2025-10-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: TRD
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Ramaya

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 111
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active
Termination Date: Jan 21, 2026

Jamilla Burnett works as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for Emergency Management & Homeland Security within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Jamilla earned $6,938 in 2025. Union affiliation: TRD.

Mercedz Hamilton

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Management & Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$6,836

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $6,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,836
Hourly rate: $28
Hire date: 2025-10-27
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: 411
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Mercedz Hamilton works as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for Emergency Management & Homeland Security within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Mercedz earned $6,836 in 2025. Union affiliation: TRD.

Sadie Long

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Management & Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$6,836

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $6,239
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $597
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,836
Hourly rate: $26
Hire date: 2025-10-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: TRD
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Elizabeth

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 117
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Sadie Long works as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for Emergency Management & Homeland Security within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Sadie earned $6,836 in 2025. Union affiliation: TRD.

Brielle Edin

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Management & Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$6,563

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $5,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $597
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,563
Hourly rate: $26
Hire date: 2025-10-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: TRD
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Rebecca

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 117
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Brielle Edin is a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator at Emergency Management & Homeland Security within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $6,563. They are represented by TRD.

Zoe Soyring

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Management & Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$6,549

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $6,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $32
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,549
Hourly rate: $28
Hire date: 2025-10-28
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: 411
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Zoe Soyring works as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for Emergency Management & Homeland Security within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Zoe earned $6,549 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is TRD.

Jennifer Rodriguez

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Management & Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$6,110

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $4,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,926
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,110
Hourly rate: $29
Hire date: 2024-10-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: TRD
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Jeanne

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 123
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Jan 2, 2025

At Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Jennifer Rodriguez serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,110. Union affiliation: TRD.

Promyse Hicks

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Management & Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$5,421

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $5,196
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $225
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,421
Hourly rate: $27
Hire date: 2025-03-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: TRD
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Maranda

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 401
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: May 2, 2025

At Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Promyse Hicks serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,421. Their bargaining unit is TRD.

Kenya Herron

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Management & Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$4,885

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $4,139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $746
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,885
Hourly rate: $28
Hire date: 2021-10-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: TRD
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Ronae Dana

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 117
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Jan 5, 2025

Kenya Herron is a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator at Emergency Management & Homeland Security within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $4,885. They are represented by TRD.

Brent Fox

Emergency Management Coordinator/Emergency Management & Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$4,500

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $4,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,500
Hourly rate: $33
Hire date: 2012-09-24
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: UNR
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.03
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: Emergency Management/Admin
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Dec 3, 2024

Brent Fox holds the role of Emergency Management Coordinator at Emergency Management & Homeland Security within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years as a part-time, 0.03 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,500. Union affiliation: UNR.

Samantha Gunter

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Management & Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$4,253

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $3,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $395
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,253
Hourly rate: $27
Hire date: 2025-10-28
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: 117
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Nov 20, 2025

At Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Samantha Gunter serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,253. Their bargaining unit is TRD.

Jennifer Piccolo-Fisher

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Management & Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$3,382

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $3,233
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $149
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,382
Hourly rate: $31
Hire date: 2025-01-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: TRD
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Erin

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 905
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Feb 6, 2025

Jennifer Piccolo-Fisher is a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator at Emergency Management & Homeland Security within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $3,382. Union affiliation: TRD.

Mekka Clark

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Management & Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$2,616

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $2,501
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $115
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,616
Hourly rate: $28
Hire date: 2025-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: TRD
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Latrice

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 905
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Jun 23, 2025

At Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Mekka Clark serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,616. Union affiliation: TRD.

Moesha Whitehall

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Management & Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$1,897

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $1,813
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $84
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,897
Hourly rate: $28
Hire date: 2025-09-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: TRD
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Monique

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Sep 11, 2025

At Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Moesha Whitehall serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,897. They are represented by TRD.

Lasaundra Dagenais

9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Emergency Management & Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$484

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $484
Hourly rate: $26
Hire date: 2023-05-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: TRD
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Amiee

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Dept Name 2: EmrgcyComm/Admin
Earn Code: 905
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Aug 12, 2025

At Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Lasaundra Dagenais serves as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $484. Their bargaining unit is TRD.