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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Human Services Department

$61,070 · 732

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Record list

Employees with this title

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James Kibler

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$59,179

Sub-department: Security Services A
Base pay: $55,858
Overtime: $2,404
Other pay: $918
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,179
Hire date: 2018-06-13
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, James Kibler serves as a Security Counselor within Security Services A. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,179. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Ellis Ruston

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$59,089

Sub-department: MSOP ML Utility A 1st Watch
Base pay: $54,984
Overtime: $1,975
Other pay: $2,130
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,089
Hire date: 2019-08-07
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

Ellis Ruston is a Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msop Ml Utility a 1St Watch. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,089. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Rene Dobgima

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$58,981

Sub-department: AMRTC Safety Support Services
Base pay: $50,817
Overtime: $4,628
Other pay: $3,537
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,981
Hire date: 2023-10-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Rene Dobgima is a Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Amrtc Safety Support Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,981. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Matthew Berg

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$58,729

Sub-department: Utility Pool C
Base pay: $57,418
Overtime: $500
Other pay: $812
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,729
Hire date: 2015-10-07
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

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Matthew Berg serves as a Security Counselor within Utility Pool C. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,729. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Jordan Schmidt

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$58,698

Sub-department: FMHP Spruce Unit
Base pay: $53,001
Overtime: $2,386
Other pay: $3,311
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,698
Hire date: 2024-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Jordan Schmidt holds the role of Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Fmhp Spruce Unit. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,698. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Donnavon Bork

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$58,697

Sub-department: MSOP SP Shantz 2 East
Base pay: $57,402
Overtime: $63
Other pay: $1,232
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,697
Hire date: 2023-04-12
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, Donnavon Bork serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Sp Shantz 2 East. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,697. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Max Morrison

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$58,606

Sub-department: FMHP Redwood Unit Grove D
Base pay: $55,649
Overtime: $845
Other pay: $2,112
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,606
Hire date: 2023-10-25
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, Max Morrison serves as a Security Counselor within Fmhp Redwood Unit Grove D. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,606. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Christian Harvey

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$58,419

Sub-department: Fmhp C Noc
Base pay: $49,564
Overtime: $6,781
Other pay: $2,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,419
Hire date: 2005-05-11
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

Christian Harvey is a Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Fmhp C Noc. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,419. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Dion Thomas

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$58,408

Sub-department: Utility Pool C
Base pay: $57,036
Overtime: $896
Other pay: $476
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,408
Hire date: 2023-01-05
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

Dion Thomas works as a Security Counselor for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Utility Pool C. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Dion earned $58,408 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Alexisus Whitley

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$58,338

Sub-department: MSOP ML Utility Pool M
Base pay: $52,024
Overtime: $4,900
Other pay: $1,415
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,338
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: 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, Alexisus Whitley serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Ml Utility Pool M. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,338. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Breanna Tester

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$58,203

Sub-department: FMHP Pine Unit Grove C
Base pay: $52,578
Overtime: $2,310
Other pay: $3,315
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,203
Hire date: 2024-05-08
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, Breanna Tester serves as a Security Counselor within Fmhp Pine Unit Grove C. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,203. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Anthony Putz

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$58,200

Sub-department: FMHP Spruce Unit
Base pay: $50,019
Overtime: $5,604
Other pay: $2,577
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,200
Hire date: 2024-08-06
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

Anthony Putz is a Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Fmhp Spruce Unit. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,200. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Luis Gamino

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$58,172

Sub-department: MSOP ML Unit 1E 2nd Watch
Base pay: $53,569
Overtime: $1,912
Other pay: $2,691
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,172
Hire date: 2024-03-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Luis Gamino is a Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msop Ml Unit 1E 2Nd Watch. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,172. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Bartholomew Graham

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$58,163

Sub-department: Unit Security Counselors
Base pay: $54,356
Overtime: $2,508
Other pay: $1,299
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,163
Hire date: 2023-07-19
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

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Bartholomew Graham serves as a Security Counselor within Unit Security Counselors. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,163. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.