Minnesota / Human Services Department / Security Counselor

Job-title file

Security Counselor

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

732 employees hold this title in Human Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $61,070, below the department median of $78,085.

Employees: 732
Total payroll: $38.6M
Role median: $61,070
Agency median: $78,085
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$56$103,692+

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How total compensation varies among the 732 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 Human Services Department, the median of $61,070 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$65,254 · 666

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Ryan Schuette

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$46,688

Sub-department: MSOP ML Utility Pool C
Base pay: $40,865
Overtime: $2,912
Other pay: $2,911
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,688
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: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ryan Schuette works as a Security Counselor for Human Services Department within Msop Ml Utility Pool C. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $46,688 in 2024. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Amelia Kapusinski

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$46,557

Sub-department: FMHP Redwood Unit Grove D
Base pay: $43,039
Overtime: $521
Other pay: $2,997
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,557
Hire date: 2023-08-16
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amelia Kapusinski is a Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Fmhp Redwood Unit Grove D. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $46,557. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Greta Pederson

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$46,546

Sub-department: MSOP ML Utility Pool C
Base pay: $39,684
Overtime: $2,700
Other pay: $4,162
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,546
Hire date: 2023-05-10
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Greta Pederson works as a Security Counselor for Human Services Department within Msop Ml Utility Pool C. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Greta earned $46,546 in 2024. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Catherine Harris

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$46,402

Sub-department: MSOP ML Utility A 1st Watch
Base pay: $36,378
Overtime: $7,041
Other pay: $2,982
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,402
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: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Catherine Harris works as a Security Counselor for Human Services Department within Msop Ml Utility a 1St Watch. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Catherine earned $46,402 in 2025. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Alexander Klug

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$45,604

Sub-department: Security Services B
Base pay: $40,924
Overtime: $3,818
Other pay: $861
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,604
Hire date: 2016-11-30
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alexander Klug works as a Security Counselor for Human Services Department within Security Services B. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Alexander earned $45,604 in 2024. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Bartholomew Graham

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$45,197

Sub-department: Unit Security Counselors
Base pay: $40,796
Overtime: $3,106
Other pay: $1,296
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,197
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bartholomew Graham is a Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Unit Security Counselors. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $45,197. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Trina Dahlen

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$44,553

Sub-department: MSOP SP Intermittent Pool
Base pay: $41,290
Overtime: $728
Other pay: $2,534
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,553
Hire date: 2012-09-12
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Trina Dahlen serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Sp Intermittent Pool. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service, working intermittent, 0.2 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,553. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Alan Aspelund

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$44,324

Sub-department: MSOP SP CPS Green Acres East
Base pay: $42,282
Overtime: $1,797
Other pay: $244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,324
Hire date: 2007-09-12
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alan Aspelund is a Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Msop Sp Cps Green Acres East. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $44,324. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Dena Wiljanen

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$43,777

Sub-department: FMHP Oak Unit
Base pay: $41,665
Overtime: $1,358
Other pay: $754
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,777
Hire date: 2023-03-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dena Wiljanen is a Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Fmhp Oak Unit. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $43,777. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Monica Avalos

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$43,627

Sub-department: MSOP SP Utility E
Base pay: $37,467
Overtime: $3,185
Other pay: $2,975
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,627
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: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Monica Avalos works as a Security Counselor for Human Services Department within Msop Sp Utility E. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. Monica earned $43,627 in 2024. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Michael Morgan

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$43,154

Sub-department: MSOP ML Unit 1C 3rd Watch
Base pay: $38,956
Overtime: $1,378
Other pay: $2,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,154
Hire date: 2023-08-16
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Morgan is a Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Msop Ml Unit 1C 3Rd Watch. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $43,154. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Morgan Schubert

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$43,101

Sub-department: FMHP Oak Unit
Base pay: $40,114
Overtime: $2,757
Other pay: $230
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,101
Hire date: 2021-08-18
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Morgan Schubert holds the role of Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Fmhp Oak Unit. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,101. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Kyle Heinze

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$42,211

Sub-department: FMHP Linden Unit
Base pay: $41,513
Overtime: $134
Other pay: $564
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,211
Hire date: 2020-11-16
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Kyle Heinze serves as a Security Counselor within Fmhp Linden Unit. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,211. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Mark Huffman

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$42,118

Sub-department: MSOP SP Residential 1st Watch
Base pay: $36,548
Overtime: $3,558
Other pay: $2,012
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,118
Hire date: 2007-06-06
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Mark Huffman serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Sp Residential 1St Watch. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,118. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Jayden Iverson

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$42,036

Sub-department: FMHP Redwood Unit Grove D
Base pay: $34,469
Overtime: $6,763
Other pay: $804
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,036
Hire date: 2023-05-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Jayden Iverson serves as a Security Counselor within Fmhp Redwood Unit Grove D. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,036. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Caleb Trapp

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$41,998

Sub-department: Unit Security Counselors
Base pay: $36,149
Overtime: $1,851
Other pay: $3,998
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,998
Hire date: 2024-08-28
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: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Caleb Trapp holds the role of Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Unit Security Counselors. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,998. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

William Mitchell

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$41,922

Sub-department: MSOP ML Utility Pool M
Base pay: $30,270
Overtime: $8,883
Other pay: $2,769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,922
Hire date: 2022-10-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, William Mitchell serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Ml Utility Pool M. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,922. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Nicholas Mandoli Jr

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$41,738

Sub-department: MSOP ML Unit 1C 3rd Watch
Base pay: $35,450
Overtime: $2,264
Other pay: $4,023
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,738
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: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Nicholas Mandoli Jr serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Ml Unit 1C 3Rd Watch. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,738. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Taylor Davis

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$41,712

Sub-department: Fmhp B Noc
Base pay: $41,175
Overtime: $348
Other pay: $189
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,712
Hire date: 2021-08-18
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Taylor Davis holds the role of Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Fmhp B Noc. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,712. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Kristina Schmahl

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$41,597

Sub-department: FMHP Oak Unit
Base pay: $40,625
Overtime: $400
Other pay: $572
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,597
Hire date: 2013-07-12
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Kristina Schmahl serves as a Security Counselor within Fmhp Oak Unit. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,597. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jordan Nelson

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$41,551

Sub-department: FMHP Redwood Unit Grove D
Base pay: $35,244
Overtime: $4,230
Other pay: $2,076
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,551
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jordan Nelson holds the role of Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Fmhp Redwood Unit Grove D. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,551. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.