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.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Human Services Department

$61,070 · 732

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Jason Rengo

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$74,370

Sub-department: MSOP ML Sec Post 2nd Watch
Base pay: $69,654
Overtime: $2,429
Other pay: $2,287
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,370
Hire date: 2007-09-10
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

Jason Rengo holds the role of Security Counselor at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msop Ml Secretary Post 2Nd Watch. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,370. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Sydney Klugherz

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$74,299

Sub-department: FMHP Fraser Unit
Base pay: $62,809
Overtime: $10,537
Other pay: $952
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,299
Hire date: 2018-09-05
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, Sydney Klugherz serves as a Security Counselor within Fmhp Fraser Unit. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,299. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Kaitlyn Marvel

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$74,224

Sub-department: MSOP ML A Team 3rd Watch
Base pay: $61,716
Overtime: $9,527
Other pay: $2,981
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,224
Hire date: 2019-09-04
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, Kaitlyn Marvel serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Ml a Team 3Rd Watch. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,224. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Tina Garakani

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$74,197

Sub-department: Forensics Night Operations A
Base pay: $70,306
Overtime: $250
Other pay: $3,642
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,197
Hire date: 2007-03-14
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

Tina Garakani works as a Security Counselor for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Forensics Night Operations A. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Tina earned $74,197 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Tara Lanin

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$74,030

Sub-department: FMHP On Boarding Supervisor
Base pay: $67,244
Overtime: $6,285
Other pay: $501
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,030
Hire date: 2000-01-05
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

Tara Lanin works as a Security Counselor for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Fmhp on Boarding Supervisor. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Tara earned $74,030 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Christina St Germaine

Security Counselor/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$73,999

Sub-department: MSOP ML Transport Team
Base pay: $69,904
Overtime: $3,789
Other pay: $306
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,999
Hire date: 1994-04-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Christina St Germaine works as a Security Counselor for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Msop Ml Transport Team. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a full-time employee. Christina earned $73,999 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.