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Correctional Canine Officer

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

14 employees hold this title in Corrections Department. Median total compensation for the role is $93,770, above the department median of $73,261.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $93,770
Agency median: $73,261
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$83,711$122,304+

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How total compensation varies among the 14 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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Employees with this title

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Gary Atkins

Correctional Canine Officer/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$122,407

Sub-department: OPH Lieutenant-WC 3rd Watch-B
Base pay: $90,539
Overtime: $27,213
Other pay: $4,655
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,407
Hire date: 2005-04-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gary Atkins holds the role of Correctional Canine Officer at Corrections Department within Oph Lieutenant-Wc Third Watch-B. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,407. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Randal Leyendecker

Correctional Canine Officer/Corrections Department

2024 total comp

$122,012

Sub-department: ML Program Coordinator
Base pay: $81,754
Overtime: $39,522
Other pay: $736
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,012
Hire date: 2005-11-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Randal Leyendecker holds the role of Correctional Canine Officer at Corrections Department within Ml Program Coordinator. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $122,012. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Kenneth Parr

Correctional Canine Officer/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$110,385

Sub-department: FRB Lieutenant - Unit B
Base pay: $92,297
Overtime: $17,329
Other pay: $759
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,385
Hire date: 2001-07-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kenneth Parr holds the role of Correctional Canine Officer at Corrections Department within Frb Lieutenant - Unit B. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,385. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Mitchell Cocchiarella

Correctional Canine Officer/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$109,573

Sub-department: FRB Lieutenant - Unit B
Base pay: $91,957
Overtime: $17,077
Other pay: $539
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,573
Hire date: 2001-08-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mitchell Cocchiarella is a Correctional Canine Officer at Corrections Department within Frb Lieutenant - Unit B. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,573. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Dennis Zahn

Correctional Canine Officer/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$103,935

Sub-department: STW Lieutenant-B West
Base pay: $92,297
Overtime: $11,638
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,935
Hire date: 2000-08-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dennis Zahn holds the role of Correctional Canine Officer at Corrections Department within Stw Lieutenant-B West. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,935. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Alan Gocken

Correctional Canine Officer/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$103,064

Sub-department: OPH Lieutenant-WC 3rd Watch-B
Base pay: $83,631
Overtime: $19,360
Other pay: $73
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,064
Hire date: 2009-05-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Alan Gocken serves as a Correctional Canine Officer within Oph Lieutenant-Wc Third Watch-B. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,064. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Brian Mccarthy

Correctional Canine Officer/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$94,745

Sub-department: STW Lieutenant-B West
Base pay: $91,957
Overtime: $2,789
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,745
Hire date: 1994-06-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brian Mccarthy is a Correctional Canine Officer at Corrections Department within Stw Lieutenant-B West. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,745. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Kory Clausen

Correctional Canine Officer/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$92,795

Sub-department: STW Lieutenant-B West
Base pay: $78,942
Overtime: $12,556
Other pay: $1,296
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,795
Hire date: 2011-12-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kory Clausen is a Correctional Canine Officer at Corrections Department within Stw Lieutenant-B West. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,795. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Christopher Persing

Correctional Canine Officer/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$92,512

Sub-department: SHK Lieutenant-WC Relief
Base pay: $92,268
Overtime: $244
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,512
Hire date: 2002-01-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christopher Persing works as a Correctional Canine Officer for Corrections Department within Shk Lieutenant-Wc Relief. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $92,512 in 2025. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Cha Vang

Correctional Canine Officer/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$89,682

Sub-department: LL Lieutenant-X
Base pay: $88,135
Overtime: $1,547
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,682
Hire date: 2006-10-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cha Vang is a Correctional Canine Officer at Corrections Department within Ll Lieutenant-X. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,682. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

John Kelly

Correctional Canine Officer/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$86,266

Sub-department: RC Captain 1
Base pay: $78,768
Overtime: $7,256
Other pay: $241
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,266
Hire date: 2012-04-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

John Kelly holds the role of Correctional Canine Officer at Corrections Department within Rc Captain 1. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,266. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Tyson Taghon

Correctional Canine Officer/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$86,054

Sub-department: FRB Lieutenant - Unit B
Base pay: $78,122
Overtime: $7,892
Other pay: $41
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,054
Hire date: 2014-04-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tyson Taghon works as a Correctional Canine Officer for Corrections Department within Frb Lieutenant - Unit B. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Tyson earned $86,054 in 2025. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Todd Bestgen

Correctional Canine Officer/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$85,170

Sub-department: STW Lieutenant-B West
Base pay: $76,250
Overtime: $8,774
Other pay: $145
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,170
Hire date: 2017-05-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Todd Bestgen is a Correctional Canine Officer at Corrections Department within Stw Lieutenant-B West. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,170. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Rieley Skarda

Correctional Canine Officer/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$83,711

Sub-department: ML Program Coordinator
Base pay: $74,562
Overtime: $8,641
Other pay: $509
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,711
Hire date: 2018-08-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Corrections Officers
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 208
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rieley Skarda works as a Correctional Canine Officer for Corrections Department within Ml Program Coordinator. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Rieley earned $83,711 in 2025. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.