Ramsey County, Minnesota / Sheriff / Deputy Sheriff Commander

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Deputy Sheriff Commander

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

22 employees hold this title in Sheriff. Median total compensation for the role is $150,766, above the department median of $94,397.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $3.2M
Role median: $150,766
Agency median: $94,397
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$29,786$224,894+

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How total compensation varies among the 22 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Ramsey County, Minnesota

Deputy Sheriff Commander is held in 2 Ramsey County, Minnesota departments. In Sheriff, the median of $150,766 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Sheriff's Office

$139,686 · 19

Median total compensation for the Deputy Sheriff Commander role in other Ramsey County, Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Richard Clark

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$238,072

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $150,465
Overtime: $81,238
Other pay: $6,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,072
Hourly rate: $72
Hire date: 1995-02-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/RSD
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Richard Clark is a Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $238,072. Their bargaining unit is Lts.

Ashlee Bryant

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$206,696

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $142,930
Overtime: $49,898
Other pay: $13,868
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $206,696
Hourly rate: $68
Hire date: 2004-01-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/AD
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Ashlee Bryant is a Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $206,696. They are represented by Lts.

John Eastham

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$174,169

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $108,725
Overtime: $9,690
Other pay: $55,754
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,169
Hourly rate: $72
Hire date: 2000-02-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Transports & Hospital
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Retired
Termination Date: Aug 29, 2025

John Eastham works as a Deputy Sheriff Commander for Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. John earned $174,169 in 2025. They are represented by Lts.

Ryan O'Neill

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$171,827

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $148,555
Overtime: $22,726
Other pay: $545
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,827
Hourly rate: $72
Hire date: 1997-02-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/PSSD
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Ryan O'Neill holds the role of Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $171,827. Their bargaining unit is Lts.

Michael O'Neill

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2023 total comp

$166,522

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $81,739
Overtime: $12,174
Other pay: $72,610
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,522
Hourly rate: $61
Hire date: 1993-07-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: T

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/RSD/Support
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Retired
Termination Date: Jul 31, 2023

Michael O'Neill is a Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 30 years, working full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $166,522. They are represented by Lts.

Jonathan Hankes

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$161,776

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $148,330
Overtime: $5,604
Other pay: $7,841
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $161,776
Hourly rate: $72
Hire date: 1995-02-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Transports & Hospital
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Jonathan Hankes is a Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $161,776. They are represented by Lts.

Michael Hankee

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$158,753

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $148,252
Overtime: $10,061
Other pay: $441
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,753
Hourly rate: $72
Hire date: 2000-02-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/PSSD
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Michael Hankee is a Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $158,753. Union affiliation: Lts.

Michael Norstrem

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2022 total comp

$157,641

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $96,064
Overtime: $18,986
Other pay: $42,591
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,641
Hourly rate: $60
Hire date: 1993-07-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/PSSD
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Retired
Termination Date: Sep 30, 2022

Michael Norstrem is a Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 29 years, working full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $157,641. Their bargaining unit is Lts.

Chy Nou Lee

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$153,091

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $135,646
Overtime: $2,946
Other pay: $14,499
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,091
Hourly rate: $72
Hire date: 2001-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Admin & Support
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Chy Nou Lee holds the role of Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,091. They are represented by Lts.

Michael Servatka

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$153,003

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $122,383
Overtime: $16,021
Other pay: $14,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,003
Hourly rate: $65
Hire date: 1997-04-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Patrol Services
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Michael Servatka is a Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $153,003. They are represented by Lts.

Daryl Gullette

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$152,884

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $105,614
Overtime: $33,297
Other pay: $13,973
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,884
Hourly rate: $65
Hire date: 2007-06-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Felony Apprehension
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Daryl Gullette works as a Deputy Sheriff Commander for Sheriff within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Daryl earned $152,884 in 2025. They are represented by Lts.

Roy Robbins

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$148,648

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $147,945
Overtime: $549
Other pay: $153
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,648
Hourly rate: $72
Hire date: 1993-09-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/AD
Earn Code: 151
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Roy Robbins works as a Deputy Sheriff Commander for Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years as a full-time employee. Roy earned $148,648 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Lts.

Ronald Knafla

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$148,233

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $147,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $317
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,233
Hourly rate: $72
Hire date: 1988-06-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Felony Apprehension
Earn Code: 401
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Ronald Knafla is a Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $148,233. They are represented by Lts.

Neil Fredericks

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$147,424

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $141,035
Overtime: $6,317
Other pay: $72
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,424
Hourly rate: $68
Hire date: 2004-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Contract
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Neil Fredericks is a Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $147,424. Union affiliation: Lts.

Jeremy Bolen

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$142,019

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $122,383
Overtime: $6,035
Other pay: $13,601
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,019
Hourly rate: $65
Hire date: 2005-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Scott

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Patrol Services
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Jeremy Bolen works as a Deputy Sheriff Commander for Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Jeremy earned $142,019 in 2025. Union affiliation: Lts.

Darren Tuerk

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$141,306

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $120,701
Overtime: $4,255
Other pay: $16,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,306
Hourly rate: $68
Hire date: 2014-08-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Admin & Support
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Darren Tuerk holds the role of Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,306. Union affiliation: Lts.

Dale Sommerhause

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$140,058

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $127,606
Overtime: $3,252
Other pay: $9,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,058
Hourly rate: $75
Hire date: 1986-08-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Court Services
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At Sheriff, Dale Sommerhause serves as a Deputy Sheriff Commander within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $140,058. They are represented by Lts.

Timothy Picha

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2025 total comp

$134,203

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $110,649
Overtime: $9,442
Other pay: $14,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,203
Hourly rate: $65
Hire date: 2012-05-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/Transports & Hospital
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Timothy Picha works as a Deputy Sheriff Commander for Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $134,203 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Lts.

Eric Bradt

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2023 total comp

$126,997

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $126,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,997
Hourly rate: $61
Hire date: 1996-01-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/PSSD
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Eric Bradt is a Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Hired in 1996, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $126,997. They are represented by Lts.

Stephen Yochim

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$126,908

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $39,803
Overtime: $6,140
Other pay: $80,965
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,908
Hourly rate: $63
Hire date: 1994-03-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/PSSD
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Retired
Termination Date: Mar 29, 2024

At Sheriff, Stephen Yochim serves as a Deputy Sheriff Commander within Safety and Justice. They have served since 1994 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,908. Their bargaining unit is Lts.

Terry Soukkala

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$41,501

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $27,296
Overtime: $367
Other pay: $13,838
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,501
Hourly rate: $63
Hire date: 1991-01-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/PSSD
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Retired
Termination Date: Feb 23, 2024

Terry Soukkala is a Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $41,501. Their bargaining unit is Lts.

Mary Skelly

Deputy Sheriff Commander/Sheriff

2024 total comp

$29,786

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,786
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,786
Hourly rate: $61
Hire date: 1998-08-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Lts
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: K

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Dept Name 2: Sheriff/AD
Earn Code: 725
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Retired
Termination Date: Jun 30, 2023

Mary Skelly holds the role of Deputy Sheriff Commander at Sheriff within Safety and Justice. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,786. They are represented by Lts.