Minnesota / Human Services Department / Investigation Specialist

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Investigation Specialist

Inspect and investigate for compliance with regulations, document findings, and recommend action.

14 employees hold this title in Human Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $95,957, above the department median of $78,085.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $95,957
Agency median: $78,085
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$24,110$116,044+

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How total compensation varies among the 14 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

Investigation Specialist is held in 10 Minnesota departments. In Human Services Department, the median of $95,957 ranks #4 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$112,072 · 8

Racing Commission

$99,297 · 3

Emergency Medical Services Office

$97,549 · 2

Emergency Medical Services Bd

$91,675 · 2

Corrections Department

$90,074 · 21

Ombudsperson for Corrections

$82,436 · 4

MN St Colleges & Universities

$74,270 · 8

Public Safety Department

$42,024 · 4

Education Department

$18,820 · 4

Median total compensation for the Investigation Specialist role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Investigation Specialist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $90,553 ranks #1 of 2. See Investigation Specialist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Florida

$43,978 · 292

Median total compensation for comparable Investigation Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Todd Kuusisto

Investigation Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$116,467

Sub-department: DCT Investigators ML
Base pay: $94,840
Overtime: $1,662
Other pay: $19,965
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,467
Hire date: 1999-05-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Todd Kuusisto works as a Investigation Specialist for Human Services Department within Dct Investigators Ml. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. Todd earned $116,467 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Vicki Davis

Investigation Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$114,840

Sub-department: DCT Investigators ML
Base pay: $93,490
Overtime: $1,181
Other pay: $20,169
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,840
Hire date: 2009-01-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Vicki Davis serves as a Investigation Specialist within Dct Investigators Ml. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $114,840. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jerome Brown

Investigation Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$106,785

Sub-department: DCT Investigators ML
Base pay: $93,501
Overtime: $1,050
Other pay: $12,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,785
Hire date: 2004-12-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jerome Brown holds the role of Investigation Specialist at Human Services Department within Dct Investigators Ml. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $106,785. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Troy Larson

Investigation Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$106,278

Sub-department: MSOP Reintegration Services B
Base pay: $95,752
Overtime: $638
Other pay: $9,889
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,278
Hire date: 1997-03-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Troy Larson works as a Investigation Specialist for Human Services Department within Msop Reintegration Services B. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years as a full-time employee. Troy earned $106,278 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patrick Quigley

Investigation Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$102,381

Sub-department: MSOP Reintegration Services B
Base pay: $93,737
Overtime: $675
Other pay: $7,969
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,381
Hire date: 2006-02-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Patrick Quigley is a Investigation Specialist at Human Services Department within Msop Reintegration Services B. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $102,381. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emelie Rivera

Investigation Specialist/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$98,734

Sub-department: Equal Opportunity & Access
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,734
Hire date: 2022-10-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Emelie Rivera works as a Investigation Specialist for Human Services Department within Equal Opportunity & Access. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Emelie earned $98,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Weronika Martinez

Investigation Specialist/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$97,758

Sub-department: Equal Opportunity & Access
Base pay: $97,687
Overtime: $71
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,758
Hire date: 2024-05-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Weronika Martinez is a Investigation Specialist at Human Services Department within Equal Opportunity & Access. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,758. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Travis Tuthill

Investigation Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$94,156

Sub-department: DCT Investigators ML
Base pay: $82,542
Overtime: $840
Other pay: $10,775
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,156
Hire date: 2008-10-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Travis Tuthill works as a Investigation Specialist for Human Services Department within Dct Investigators Ml. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Travis earned $94,156 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mateo Black

Investigation Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$84,498

Sub-department: MSOP SP Program Assessment
Base pay: $84,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $405
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,498
Hire date: 2017-06-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mateo Black is a Investigation Specialist at Human Services Department within Msop Sp Program Assessment. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $84,498. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Taylor

Investigation Specialist/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$76,477

Sub-department: Equal Opportunity & Access
Base pay: $76,422
Overtime: $55
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,477
Hire date: 2014-09-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicholas Taylor holds the role of Investigation Specialist at Human Services Department within Equal Opportunity & Access. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,477. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Mchugh

Investigation Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$72,873

Sub-department: MSOP Program Assessment
Base pay: $72,873
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,873
Hire date: 2017-12-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Richard Mchugh holds the role of Investigation Specialist at Human Services Department within Msop Program Assessment. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,873. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Haag

Investigation Specialist/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$38,021

Sub-department: MSOP Reintegration Services B
Base pay: $33,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,831
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,021
Hire date: 2007-11-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melissa Haag is a Investigation Specialist at Human Services Department within Msop Reintegration Services B. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $38,021. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thane Murphy

Investigation Specialist/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$32,696

Sub-department: DCT Investigators ML
Base pay: $16,215
Overtime: $32
Other pay: $16,449
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,696
Hire date: 1993-11-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thane Murphy is a Investigation Specialist at Human Services Department within Dct Investigators Ml. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $32,696. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ruth Dahl

Investigation Specialist/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$24,110

Sub-department: Human Res Consultation
Base pay: $24,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,110
Hire date: 1970-06-22
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ruth Dahl holds the role of Investigation Specialist at Human Services Department within Human Res Consultation. They have served since 1970 (about 55 years) as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,110. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.