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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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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Record list

Employees with this title

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Felix Villa Tavarez

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$52,811

Sub-department: FMHP On Boarding Supervisor
Base pay: $49,314
Overtime: $1,569
Other pay: $1,928
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,811
Hire date: 2022-07-20
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

Felix Villa Tavarez works as a Security Counselor for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Fmhp on Boarding Supervisor. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Felix earned $52,811 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Yajaira Lansiquot

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$52,527

Sub-department: MSOP SP Residential 1st Watch
Base pay: $47,229
Overtime: $2,323
Other pay: $2,974
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,527
Hire date: 2024-08-14
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, Yajaira Lansiquot serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Sp Residential 1St Watch. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,527. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jessica Uecker

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$52,274

Sub-department: FMHP Redwood Unit Grove D
Base pay: $47,045
Overtime: $3,301
Other pay: $1,928
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,274
Hire date: 2024-08-14
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, Jessica Uecker serves as a Security Counselor within Fmhp Redwood Unit Grove D. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,274. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Dustin Telshaw

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$52,187

Sub-department: Forensics Utility Pool A
Base pay: $42,404
Overtime: $8,990
Other pay: $793
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,187
Hire date: 2003-12-10
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.9
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

Dustin Telshaw holds the role of Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Forensics Utility Pool A. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,187. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Mathew Saucedo

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$51,931

Sub-department: FMHP Oak Unit
Base pay: $48,379
Overtime: $1,601
Other pay: $1,951
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,931
Hire date: 2017-02-21
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

Mathew Saucedo works as a Security Counselor for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Fmhp Oak Unit. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Mathew earned $51,931 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Luis Moreno-Sanchez

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$51,692

Sub-department: FMHP Redwood Unit Grove D
Base pay: $48,320
Overtime: $1,366
Other pay: $2,005
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,692
Hire date: 2024-08-14
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

Luis Moreno-Sanchez holds the role of Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Fmhp Redwood Unit Grove D. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,692. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Chayce Petersen

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$51,364

Sub-department: Forensics Night Operations B
Base pay: $47,622
Overtime: $921
Other pay: $2,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,364
Hire date: 2021-01-20
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

Chayce Petersen works as a Security Counselor for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Forensics Night Operations B. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Chayce earned $51,364 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Danielle Schultz

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$51,282

Sub-department: Forensics Klein
Base pay: $48,213
Overtime: $1,087
Other pay: $1,982
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,282
Hire date: 2024-07-17
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

Danielle Schultz works as a Security Counselor for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Forensics Klein. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Danielle earned $51,282 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Sabrina Gilbertson

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$51,083

Sub-department: MSOP ML Unit 1B 2nd Watch
Base pay: $50,523
Overtime: $506
Other pay: $54
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,083
Hire date: 2006-09-01
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

Sabrina Gilbertson is a Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msop Ml Unit 1B 2Nd Watch. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $51,083. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Chelsea Steele

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$50,739

Sub-department: Forensic Security Services D
Base pay: $48,390
Overtime: $1,848
Other pay: $501
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,739
Hire date: 2017-12-27
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

Chelsea Steele works as a Security Counselor for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Forensic Security Services D. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Chelsea earned $50,739 in 2025. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Ian Smetana

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$50,623

Sub-department: FMHP Pine Unit Grove C
Base pay: $47,680
Overtime: $890
Other pay: $2,053
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,623
Hire date: 2024-08-14
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

Ian Smetana holds the role of Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Fmhp Pine Unit Grove C. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,623. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Jesse Kuck

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$50,485

Sub-department: Security Services A
Base pay: $44,547
Overtime: $4,013
Other pay: $1,926
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,485
Hire date: 2024-09-11
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

Jesse Kuck works as a Security Counselor for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Security Services A. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Jesse earned $50,485 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Dustin Schulte

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$50,282

Sub-department: AMRTC Safety Support Services
Base pay: $46,354
Overtime: $1,263
Other pay: $2,665
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,282
Hire date: 2024-08-14
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

Dustin Schulte holds the role of Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Amrtc Safety Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,282. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Jacob Burns

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$49,961

Sub-department: MSOP SP A Team 2nd Watch
Base pay: $46,276
Overtime: $1,632
Other pay: $2,053
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,961
Hire date: 2023-06-21
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: No
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacob Burns works as a Security Counselor for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msop Sp a Team 2Nd Watch. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $49,961 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Patricia Patterson

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$49,957

Sub-department: FMHP Pine Unit Grove C
Base pay: $43,941
Overtime: $3,892
Other pay: $2,124
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,957
Hire date: 2024-09-11
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, Patricia Patterson serves as a Security Counselor within Fmhp Pine Unit Grove C. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,957. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Irene Bailey

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$49,941

Sub-department: FMHP Pine Unit Grove C
Base pay: $48,155
Overtime: $20
Other pay: $1,766
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,941
Hire date: 2023-09-13
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, Irene Bailey serves as a Security Counselor within Fmhp Pine Unit Grove C. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,941. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Priscella Acevedo

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$49,864

Sub-department: Forensics Utility Pool A
Base pay: $46,091
Overtime: $2,198
Other pay: $1,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,864
Hire date: 2023-02-01
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.9
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

Priscella Acevedo holds the role of Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Forensics Utility Pool A. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,864. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Shantell Kreger

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$49,849

Sub-department: MSOP ML Utility F 2nd Watch
Base pay: $43,981
Overtime: $4,397
Other pay: $1,471
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,849
Hire date: 2024-09-11
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

Shantell Kreger holds the role of Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msop Ml Utility F 2Nd Watch. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,849. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Benjamin Norbie

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$49,011

Sub-department: MSOP ML Unit Nova 3rd Watch
Base pay: $44,071
Overtime: $3,245
Other pay: $1,695
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,011
Hire date: 2021-11-03
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, Benjamin Norbie serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Ml Unit Nova 3Rd Watch. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,011. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Brittany Hood

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$48,993

Sub-department: MSOP SP A Team 2nd Watch
Base pay: $48,722
Overtime: $271
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,993
Hire date: 2019-10-30
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, Brittany Hood serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Sp a Team 2Nd Watch. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,993. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Daniel Graf

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$48,623

Sub-department: FMHP Forestview South
Base pay: $47,828
Overtime: $547
Other pay: $248
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,623
Hire date: 2021-03-17
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

Daniel Graf holds the role of Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Fmhp Forestview South. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,623. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

James Bowling

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$48,378

Sub-department: MSOP ML Utility E
Base pay: $43,341
Overtime: $3,621
Other pay: $1,417
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,378
Hire date: 2024-09-11
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

James Bowling works as a Security Counselor for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msop Ml Utility E. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. James earned $48,378 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.