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Corrections Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Corrections Department runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.

In 2025, this agency had 4,963 employees with median total compensation of $73,261; the highest distinct record was $337,500.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$368.3M
Employees
4,963
Median total
$73,261
Highest record
$337,500

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,963 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($73,261) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$69,351 (93%)
  • Overtime$3,184 (4%)
  • Other$1,683 (2%)
  • 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
$31,513
$60,859
$73,261
$91,045
$110,773

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $110,773 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $31,513. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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 2 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$329.7M
4,920
$69,309
2025
$368.3M
11.7%
4,963
0.9%
$73,261
5.7%

Record list

Employees

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Elizabeth Shea

Registered Nurse Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$123,420
Sub-department
SCL RN Supervisor A
Base pay
$113,397
Overtime
$1,575
Other pay
$8,448
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,420
Hire date
2007-10-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Sherburne

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Elizabeth Shea is a Registered Nurse Senior at Corrections Department within Scl Registered Nurse Supervisor A. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $123,420. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Justin Hosfield

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$123,412
Sub-department
STW Lieutenant-Control Unit
Base pay
$89,772
Overtime
$33,356
Other pay
$284
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,412
Hire date
2003-03-12
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, Justin Hosfield serves as a Correctional Officer 3 within Stw Lieutenant-Control Unit. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,412. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Zachary Gahm

Correctional Hrngs & Rels Officer Senior/Corrections Department

2024 total comp
$123,359
Sub-department
DOC Asst Dir HRU
Base pay
$110,977
Overtime
$4,257
Other pay
$8,125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,359
Hire date
2004-03-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
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
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Zachary Gahm works as a Correctional Hrngs & Rels Officer Senior for Corrections Department within Doc Assistant Director Hru. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. Zachary earned $123,359 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Valarie Rehn

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$123,343
Sub-department
RC RN Admin Supervisors Staff
Base pay
$123,343
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,343
Hire date
2021-10-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Valarie Rehn is a Registered Nurse Supervisor at Corrections Department within Rc Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisors Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $123,343. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Lindsey Lovaas

Psychological Services Director/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$123,343
Sub-department
SCL Psychological Svs Dir
Base pay
$123,343
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,343
Hire date
2009-08-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lindsey Lovaas works as a Psychological Services Director for Corrections Department within Scl Psychological Svs Director. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Lindsey earned $123,343 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Myron Plenge

Registered Nurse Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$123,242
Sub-department
FRB RN Supervisor B
Base pay
$109,278
Overtime
$10,863
Other pay
$3,100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,242
Hire date
2014-12-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Myron Plenge is a Registered Nurse Senior at Corrections Department within Frb Registered Nurse Supervisor B. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $123,242. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Nick Jensen

Director Corrections Industries/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$123,098
Sub-department
RC Industry Director
Base pay
$123,098
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,098
Hire date
1995-07-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nick Jensen is a Director Corrections Industries at Corrections Department within Rc Industry Director. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $123,098. They are represented by Manager.

Eric Witke

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$123,083
Sub-department
ML Security Lieutenant 2
Base pay
$72,805
Overtime
$47,038
Other pay
$3,240
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,083
Hire date
2016-10-19
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

Eric Witke works as a Correctional Officer 3 for Corrections Department within Ml Security Lieutenant 2. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Eric earned $123,083 in 2025. They are represented by Corrections Officers.

Amanda Hofer

Correctional Captain/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$123,001
Sub-department
STW A/W Operations
Base pay
$115,283
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,718
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,001
Hire date
2005-11-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amanda Hofer works as a Correctional Captain for Corrections Department within Stw A/W Operations. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. Amanda earned $123,001 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Joseph Thelen

Human Resources Director 1/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$122,944
Sub-department
SCL Human Resources Dir
Base pay
$120,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,328
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,944
Hire date
2011-04-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Joseph Thelen serves as a Human Resources Director 1 within Scl Human Resources Director. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,944. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Timothy Matson

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$122,888
Sub-department
FRB Lieutenant - K4
Base pay
$82,769
Overtime
$39,365
Other pay
$754
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,888
Hire date
2009-04-01
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

Timothy Matson holds the role of Correctional Officer 3 at Corrections Department within Frb Lieutenant - K4. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,888. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Kelley Blake

Correctional Field Service District Supervisor/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$122,854
Sub-department
DOC Comm Svs Reg Dir-South
Base pay
$122,854
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,854
Hire date
1997-03-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mower

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Kelley Blake serves as a Correctional Field Service District Supervisor within Doc Community Svs Reg Dir-South. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,854. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Alissa Mccann

Psychologist 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$122,701
Sub-department
STW Resid Svs Mgr-Psych Staff
Base pay
$120,201
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,701
Hire date
2007-05-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Alissa Mccann holds the role of Psychologist 3 at Corrections Department within Stw Resid Svs Mgr-Psych Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,701. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Hinton

Registered Nurse Supervisor/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$122,556
Sub-department
SHK Health Services Director
Base pay
$121,234
Overtime
$386
Other pay
$936
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,556
Hire date
2023-08-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Hinton is a Registered Nurse Supervisor at Corrections Department within Shk Health Services Director. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,556. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Lisa Connors

Correctional Captain/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$122,550
Sub-department
OPH A/W Operations
Base pay
$127,108
Overtime
$0
Other pay
-$4,558
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,550
Hire date
2004-07-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lisa Connors holds the role of Correctional Captain at Corrections Department within Oph A/W Operations. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,550. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Ashley Bauer

Registered Nurse Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$122,521
Sub-department
FRB RN Admin Supervisors Staff
Base pay
$121,374
Overtime
$137
Other pay
$1,009
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,521
Hire date
2017-10-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ashley Bauer holds the role of Registered Nurse Senior at Corrections Department within Frb Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisors Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,521. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

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 3Rd 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.

Alexandria Hart

Registered Nurse Admin-Supv/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$122,375
Sub-department
STW RN Admin Supervisor
Base pay
$122,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,375
Hire date
2022-07-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alexandria Hart is a Registered Nurse Admin-Supv at Corrections Department within Stw Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $122,375. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Matthew Krautkremer

Correctional Officer 2/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$122,290
Sub-department
FRB Lieutenant-WC 2nd Watch-B
Base pay
$81,158
Overtime
$39,779
Other pay
$1,353
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,290
Hire date
1997-09-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
2
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

At Corrections Department, Matthew Krautkremer serves as a Correctional Officer 2 within Frb Lieutenant-Wc 2Nd Watch-B. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,290. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Shahna Fredrick

Correctional Program Director/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$122,269
Sub-department
OPH Case Management Prog Mgr
Base pay
$122,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,269
Hire date
2018-11-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shahna Fredrick holds the role of Correctional Program Director at Corrections Department within Oph Case Management Program Manager. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,269. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Calvin Miller

Correctional Program Director/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$122,194
Sub-department
SCL Case Management Prog Mgr
Base pay
$112,499
Overtime
$271
Other pay
$9,424
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,194
Hire date
1994-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Calvin Miller holds the role of Correctional Program Director at Corrections Department within Scl Case Management Program Manager. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,194. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Scott Miller

Correctional Supervisor/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$122,146
Sub-department
DOC Field Sv Supv-Work Release
Base pay
$93,691
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,456
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,146
Hire date
2000-07-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Scott Miller serves as a Correctional Supervisor within Doc Field Sv Supv-Work Release. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,146. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Matthew Vander Vegt

Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$122,143
Sub-department
STW A/W Administration
Base pay
$101,640
Overtime
$10,681
Other pay
$9,822
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,143
Hire date
2001-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Matthew Vander Vegt serves as a Correctional Lieutenant within Stw A/W Administration. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,143. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sean Fields

Psychologist 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$122,126
Sub-department
SHK Corr Prog Dir-BH
Base pay
$119,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,126
Hire date
2017-04-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Sean Fields holds the role of Psychologist 3 at Corrections Department within Shk Correctional Program Dir-Bh. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,126. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

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.

James Frost

Fugitive Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$122,003
Sub-department
DOC Investigatn Supv-Law Enfmt
Base pay
$111,732
Overtime
$3,456
Other pay
$6,815
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$122,003
Hire date
2022-03-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
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
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Frost holds the role of Fugitive Specialist at Corrections Department within Doc Investigatn Supv-Law Enfmt. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,003. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michelle Paulson

Nurse Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$121,714
Sub-department
FRB Director of Nursing
Base pay
$121,465
Overtime
$250
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,714
Hire date
2016-07-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michelle Paulson works as a Nurse Specialist for Corrections Department within Frb Director of Nursing. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Michelle earned $121,714 in 2025. They are represented by MN Nurses Association.

Ryan Ruzich

Fugitive Specialist/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$121,708
Sub-department
DOC Investigatn Supv-Law Enfmt
Base pay
$108,438
Overtime
$4,520
Other pay
$8,750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,708
Hire date
2017-08-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
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
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Ryan Ruzich serves as a Fugitive Specialist within Doc Investigatn Supv-Law Enfmt. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,708. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Shelley Leutschaft

Psychologist 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$121,466
Sub-department
DOC RA/CN Assessor Supervisor
Base pay
$121,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,466
Hire date
2003-08-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Shelley Leutschaft works as a Psychologist 3 for Corrections Department within Doc Ra/Cn Assessor Supervisor. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. Shelley earned $121,466 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Davis

Psychologist 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$121,456
Sub-department
LL Psychological Sv Dir Staff
Base pay
$121,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,456
Hire date
2017-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Jessica Davis holds the role of Psychologist 3 at Corrections Department within Ll Psychological Sv Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,456. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Clow

Psychologist 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$121,456
Sub-department
RW Psychological Sv Dir Staff
Base pay
$121,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,456
Hire date
2012-10-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Shannon Clow holds the role of Psychologist 3 at Corrections Department within Rw Psychological Sv Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,456. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Luke Utecht

Psychologist 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$121,456
Sub-department
LL Sex Offend Treatm Dir Staff
Base pay
$121,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,456
Hire date
2008-04-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Luke Utecht is a Psychologist 3 at Corrections Department within Ll Sex Offend Treatm Director Staff. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,456. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ilyssa Siegel

Psychologist 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$121,456
Sub-department
LL Sex Offend Treatm Dir Staff
Base pay
$121,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,456
Hire date
2017-08-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Ilyssa Siegel is a Psychologist 3 at Corrections Department within Ll Sex Offend Treatm Director Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $121,456. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jack Rusinoff

Psychologist 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$121,456
Sub-department
DOC RA/CN Assessor Supervisor
Base pay
$121,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,456
Hire date
2000-11-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Jack Rusinoff holds the role of Psychologist 3 at Corrections Department within Doc Ra/Cn Assessor Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,456. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Neururer

Correctional Officer 3/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$121,451
Sub-department
STW Lieutenant-MSU
Base pay
$85,202
Overtime
$28,685
Other pay
$7,565
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,451
Hire date
1996-03-27
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
No
Agency Number
P78
Bargaining Unit Number
208
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Richard Neururer works as a Correctional Officer 3 for Corrections Department within Stw Lieutenant-Msu. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. Richard earned $121,451 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Corrections Officers.

Jeffrey Spies

Correctional Program Director/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$121,278
Sub-department
SHK Case Management Prog Mgr
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,774
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,278
Hire date
1993-11-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Jeffrey Spies serves as a Correctional Program Director within Shk Case Management Program Manager. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,278. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Mindy Malm

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$121,199
Sub-department
LL Prog Admin-Mental Health
Base pay
$121,199
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,199
Hire date
2013-03-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mindy Malm holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Principal at Corrections Department within Ll Program Admin-Mental Health. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,199. They are represented by Manager.

Mai Vang

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$121,074
Sub-department
DOC Dep Comm Client Svs & Supp
Base pay
$121,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,074
Hire date
2022-09-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Corrections Department, Mai Vang serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Doc Deputy Community Client Svs & Supp. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,074. They are represented by Manager.

Amy Johnson

Registered Nurse Senior/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$121,014
Sub-department
RC RN Supervisor
Base pay
$120,435
Overtime
$567
Other pay
$12
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$121,014
Hire date
2015-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
MN Nurses Association
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
205
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amy Johnson works as a Registered Nurse Senior for Corrections Department within Rc Registered Nurse Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Amy earned $121,014 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Nurses Association.

Eric Thomforde

Physical Plant Director/Corrections Department

2025 total comp
$120,993
Sub-department
SHK Capital Resources Dir
Base pay
$118,579
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,414
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$120,993
Hire date
2008-06-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Thomforde is a Physical Plant Director at Corrections Department within Shk Capital Resources Director. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,993. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.