Minnesota / Corrections Department / Investigation Specialist

Job-title file

Investigation Specialist

Inspect and investigate for compliance with regulations, document findings, and recommend action.

21 employees hold this title in Corrections Department. Median total compensation for the role is $90,074, above the department median of $73,261.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $1.7M
Role median: $90,074
Agency median: $73,261
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$10,890$114,555+

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How total compensation varies among the 21 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 Minnesota

Investigation Specialist is held in 10 Minnesota departments. In Corrections Department, the median of $90,074 ranks #6 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$112,072 · 8

Racing Commission

$99,297 · 3

Emergency Medical Services Office

$97,549 · 2

Human Services Department

$95,957 · 14

Emergency Medical Services Bd

$91,675 · 2

Ombudsperson for Corrections

$82,436 · 4

MN St Colleges & Universities

$74,270 · 8

Public Safety Department

$42,024 · 4

Education Department

$18,820 · 4

Median total compensation for the Investigation Specialist role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Investigation Specialist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $90,553 ranks #1 of 2. See Investigation Specialist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Florida

$43,978 · 292

Median total compensation for comparable Investigation Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Diane Reineccius

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$115,266

Sub-department: LL Investigations Stf-Law Enf
Base pay: $97,751
Overtime: $1,965
Other pay: $15,550
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,266
Hire date: 2011-12-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Diane Reineccius is a Investigation Specialist at Corrections Department within Ll Investigations Stf-Law Enf. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $115,266. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Trevor Sass

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$113,490

Sub-department: RC Investigations Stf-Law Enfm
Base pay: $97,640
Overtime: $2,436
Other pay: $13,414
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,490
Hire date: 2001-06-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Trevor Sass is a Investigation Specialist at Corrections Department within Rc Investigations Stf-Law Enfm. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,490. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Doherty

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$106,269

Sub-department: SHK InvestigationsStf-LawEnf
Base pay: $95,003
Overtime: $3,253
Other pay: $8,013
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,269
Hire date: 2008-07-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brian Doherty works as a Investigation Specialist for Corrections Department within Shk Investigationsstf-Lawenf. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. Brian earned $106,269 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Russell Reinhart

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$103,933

Sub-department: DOC State Prog Admin Mgr-OPA
Base pay: $97,722
Overtime: $6,211
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,933
Hire date: 2020-05-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Russell Reinhart works as a Investigation Specialist for Corrections Department within Doc State Program Administrative Mgr-Opa. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Russell earned $103,933 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Barbian

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$103,725

Sub-department: OPH Investigations Stf-Law Enf
Base pay: $95,075
Overtime: $1,777
Other pay: $6,873
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,725
Hire date: 2009-08-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Daniel Barbian serves as a Investigation Specialist within Oph Investigations Stf-Law Enf. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,725. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tracie Hobbs

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$98,710

Sub-department: DOC State Prog Admin Mgr-OPA
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $976
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,710
Hire date: 1999-09-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Tracie Hobbs serves as a Investigation Specialist within Doc State Program Administrative Mgr-Opa. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,710. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Zachary Philbrick

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$98,593

Sub-department: DOC Investigations Stf-Law Enf
Base pay: $88,169
Overtime: $4,889
Other pay: $5,535
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,593
Hire date: 2012-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Zachary Philbrick works as a Investigation Specialist for Corrections Department within Doc Investigations Stf-Law Enf. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Zachary earned $98,593 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Vandevord

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$96,162

Sub-department: SCL Investigations Stf-Law Enf
Base pay: $85,763
Overtime: $762
Other pay: $9,637
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,162
Hire date: 2009-07-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Sherburne

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Michael Vandevord serves as a Investigation Specialist within Scl Investigations Stf-Law Enf. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,162. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelsey Palm

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$93,777

Sub-department: DOC Investigatn Supv-Fugitive
Base pay: $85,595
Overtime: $2,233
Other pay: $5,949
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,777
Hire date: 2013-04-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kelsey Palm holds the role of Investigation Specialist at Corrections Department within Doc Investigatn Supv-Fugitive. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,777. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Rudesill

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$93,659

Sub-department: RW Investigations Staff
Base pay: $88,976
Overtime: $395
Other pay: $4,288
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,659
Hire date: 2009-05-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Goodhue

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andrew Rudesill holds the role of Investigation Specialist at Corrections Department within Rw Investigations Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,659. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brady Sweitzer

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$90,074

Sub-department: DOC State Prog Admin Mgr-OPA
Base pay: $89,712
Overtime: $362
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,074
Hire date: 2023-04-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brady Sweitzer holds the role of Investigation Specialist at Corrections Department within Doc State Program Administrative Mgr-Opa. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,074. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kortney Sundeen

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$89,650

Sub-department: ML Investigations Stf-Law Enfm
Base pay: $79,950
Overtime: $2,643
Other pay: $7,057
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,650
Hire date: 2011-10-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kortney Sundeen is a Investigation Specialist at Corrections Department within Ml Investigations Stf-Law Enfm. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,650. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexis Benjamin

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$88,255

Sub-department: FRB Investigations Stf-Law Enf
Base pay: $82,103
Overtime: $970
Other pay: $5,182
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,255
Hire date: 2014-03-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alexis Benjamin works as a Investigation Specialist for Corrections Department within Frb Investigations Stf-Law Enf. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Alexis earned $88,255 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bryan Harris

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$87,417

Sub-department: DOC State Prog Admin Mgr-OPA
Base pay: $87,294
Overtime: $122
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,417
Hire date: 2022-08-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bryan Harris holds the role of Investigation Specialist at Corrections Department within Doc State Program Administrative Mgr-Opa. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,417. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brady Scott

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$85,553

Sub-department: STW Investigations Stf-Law Enf
Base pay: $77,206
Overtime: $1,691
Other pay: $6,657
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,553
Hire date: 2015-01-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
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: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Brady Scott serves as a Investigation Specialist within Stw Investigations Stf-Law Enf. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,553. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Lawrence

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$52,584

Sub-department: DOC State Prog Admin Mgr-OPA
Base pay: $52,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,584
Hire date: 2024-11-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Corrections Department, Richard Lawrence serves as a Investigation Specialist within Doc State Program Administrative Mgr-Opa. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,584. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sara Aamodt

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$48,984

Sub-department: DOC State Prog Admin Mgr-OPA
Base pay: $48,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,984
Hire date: 2024-11-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sara Aamodt works as a Investigation Specialist for Corrections Department within Doc State Program Administrative Mgr-Opa. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Sara earned $48,984 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Handlos

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2024 total comp

$43,778

Sub-department: DOC State Prog Admin Mgr-OPA
Base pay: $43,487
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $291
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,778
Hire date: 2023-04-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicholas Handlos is a Investigation Specialist at Corrections Department within Doc State Program Administrative Mgr-Opa. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $43,778. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brandon Barrett

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp

$32,032

Sub-department: DOC State Prog Admin Mgr-OPA
Base pay: $31,903
Overtime: $128
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,032
Hire date: 2024-08-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brandon Barrett is a Investigation Specialist at Corrections Department within Doc State Program Administrative Mgr-Opa. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $32,032. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Terrill Florcyk

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2024 total comp

$23,741

Sub-department: RW Investigations Staff
Base pay: $20,847
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,894
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,741
Hire date: 1989-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Goodhue

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Terrill Florcyk is a Investigation Specialist at Corrections Department within Rw Investigations Staff. They have served since 1989 (about 35 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $23,741. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Lucas Probst

Investigation Specialist/Corrections Department

2024 total comp

$10,890

Sub-department: ML Investigations Stf-Law Enfm
Base pay: $9,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,194
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,890
Hire date: 2023-12-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P78
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lucas Probst works as a Investigation Specialist for Corrections Department within Ml Investigations Stf-Law Enfm. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. Lucas earned $10,890 in 2024. They are represented by Confidential.