Minnesota / Direct Care and Treatment Department / Security Counselor

Job-title file

Security Counselor

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

666 employees hold this title in Direct Care and Treatment Department. Median total compensation for the role is $65,254, below the department median of $71,008.

Employees: 666
Total payroll: $41.1M
Role median: $65,254
Agency median: $71,008
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$201$105,576+

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How total compensation varies among the 666 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

Security Counselor is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In Direct Care and Treatment Department, the median of $65,254 ranks #1 of 2.

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$61,070 · 732

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Eva Chadbourne

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$10,612

Sub-department: MSOP ML Sec Post 3rd Watch
Base pay: $10,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,612
Hire date: 2000-04-17
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.2
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Eva Chadbourne is a Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msop Ml Secretary Post 3Rd Watch. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working intermittent, 0.2 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $10,612. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Lameck Kaggwa

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$10,005

Sub-department: Unit Security Counselors
Base pay: $9,443
Overtime: $395
Other pay: $167
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,005
Hire date: 2025-04-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lameck Kaggwa works as a Security Counselor for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Unit Security Counselors. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Lameck earned $10,005 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Sofia Melendez

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$9,945

Sub-department: MSOP SP Intermittent Pool
Base pay: $7,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,734
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,945
Hire date: 2024-05-08
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.2
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Sofia Melendez serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Sp Intermittent Pool. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working intermittent, 0.2 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,945. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Bruce Frey

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$7,514

Sub-department: MSH Supervisors A
Base pay: $7,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,514
Hire date: 1975-09-17
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bruce Frey works as a Security Counselor for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msh Supervisors A. Their tenure dates to 1975, about 50 years as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. Bruce earned $7,514 in 2025. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Michael Erickson

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$6,760

Sub-department: MSOP ML Utility I 3rd Watch
Base pay: $6,562
Overtime: $106
Other pay: $92
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,760
Hire date: 2025-05-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Michael Erickson serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Ml Utility I 3Rd Watch. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,760. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Megan Lee

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$6,578

Sub-department: MSOP SP Intermittent Pool
Base pay: $5,387
Overtime: $517
Other pay: $673
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,578
Hire date: 2019-09-04
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.2
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Megan Lee works as a Security Counselor for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msop Sp Intermittent Pool. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a intermittent, 0.2 FTE employee. Megan earned $6,578 in 2025. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Elyza Moy

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$6,467

Sub-department: MSOP SP Utility B
Base pay: $6,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,467
Hire date: 2025-05-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Elyza Moy holds the role of Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msop Sp Utility B. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,467. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Morgan Spear

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$6,449

Sub-department: MSOP SP Shantz 2 West
Base pay: $6,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,449
Hire date: 2025-05-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Morgan Spear serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Sp Shantz 2 West. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,449. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Ashley Gondreau

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$6,324

Sub-department: FMHP Linden Unit
Base pay: $5,927
Overtime: $308
Other pay: $89
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,324
Hire date: 2025-05-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Ashley Gondreau serves as a Security Counselor within Fmhp Linden Unit. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,324. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Timothy Derksen

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$6,176

Sub-department: MSOP SP Shantz 1 West
Base pay: $6,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,176
Hire date: 2025-05-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Timothy Derksen holds the role of Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msop Sp Shantz 1 West. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,176. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.