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

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Megan Blackstad

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$58,279

Sub-department: MSOP SP Pexton 2 North
Base pay: $52,426
Overtime: $1,425
Other pay: $4,428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,279
Hire date: 2023-02-15
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

Megan Blackstad is a Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Msop Sp Pexton 2 North. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $58,279. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Amy Haney

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$58,153

Sub-department: MSOP SP Shantz 1 East
Base pay: $53,217
Overtime: $1,652
Other pay: $3,284
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,153
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amy Haney is a Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Msop Sp Shantz 1 East. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $58,153. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Samantha Burnett

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$58,142

Sub-department: MSOP SP Shantz 2 West
Base pay: $58,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,142
Hire date: 2016-12-09
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

Samantha Burnett is a Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Msop Sp Shantz 2 West. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $58,142. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Christopher Good

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$58,088

Sub-department: MSOP ML A Team 3rd Watch
Base pay: $50,078
Overtime: $6,109
Other pay: $1,901
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,088
Hire date: 2019-04-03
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christopher Good works as a Security Counselor for Human Services Department within Msop Ml a Team 3Rd Watch. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $58,088 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Michael Finnestad

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$58,049

Sub-department: Forensics Night Operations B
Base pay: $55,171
Overtime: $173
Other pay: $2,705
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,049
Hire date: 2004-03-17
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, 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, Michael Finnestad serves as a Security Counselor within Forensics Night Operations B. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,049. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Joel Brown

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$58,032

Sub-department: MSOP SP CPS Green Acres East
Base pay: $52,774
Overtime: $2,994
Other pay: $2,264
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,032
Hire date: 2022-11-30
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: 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, Joel Brown serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Sp Cps Green Acres East. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,032. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Nicholas Ditschler-Ploog

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$57,987

Sub-department: FMHP Cedar Unit
Base pay: $54,727
Overtime: $2,343
Other pay: $917
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,987
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

Nicholas Ditschler-Ploog works as a Security Counselor for Human Services Department within Fmhp Cedar Unit. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $57,987 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Trenity Filand

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$57,955

Sub-department: MSOP SP Utility D
Base pay: $56,918
Overtime: $1,006
Other pay: $30
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,955
Hire date: 2019-03-06
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: 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, Trenity Filand serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Sp Utility D. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,955. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Matthew Barton

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$57,925

Sub-department: MSOP ML Unit 1E 3rd Watch
Base pay: $53,504
Overtime: $2,450
Other pay: $1,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,925
Hire date: 2016-07-15
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, Matthew Barton serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Ml Unit 1E 3Rd Watch. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,925. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Steven Hermel

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$57,886

Sub-department: FMHP Maple Unit
Base pay: $56,319
Overtime: $1,127
Other pay: $440
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,886
Hire date: 2018-01-24
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

Steven Hermel is a Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Fmhp Maple Unit. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $57,886. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Andrew Ramacher

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$57,712

Sub-department: MSOP SP Control Center A
Base pay: $55,755
Overtime: $153
Other pay: $1,804
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,712
Hire date: 2020-05-13
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, 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, Andrew Ramacher serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Sp Control Center A. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,712. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Kelly Hauser

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$57,710

Sub-department: Forensics Night Operations A
Base pay: $53,143
Overtime: $1,602
Other pay: $2,965
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,710
Hire date: 2022-01-05
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, 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, Kelly Hauser serves as a Security Counselor within Forensics Night Operations A. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,710. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Alex Kollmann

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$57,585

Sub-department: FMHP Spruce Unit
Base pay: $56,311
Overtime: $558
Other pay: $716
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,585
Hire date: 2020-03-18
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

Alex Kollmann holds the role of Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Fmhp Spruce Unit. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,585. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Nickolas Lindberg

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$57,518

Sub-department: MSOP SP CPS Utility Pool A
Base pay: $52,343
Overtime: $863
Other pay: $4,312
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,518
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nickolas Lindberg works as a Security Counselor for Human Services Department within Msop Sp Cps Utility Pool A. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Nickolas earned $57,518 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Kyle Rychly

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$57,397

Sub-department: MSOP SP CPS Green Acres East
Base pay: $51,895
Overtime: $1,004
Other pay: $4,499
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,397
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, 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 Rychly serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Sp Cps Green Acres East. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,397. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Jennifer Thompson

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$57,359

Sub-department: FMHP Hickory Unit
Base pay: $54,777
Overtime: $745
Other pay: $1,837
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,359
Hire date: 2020-08-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Jennifer Thompson holds the role of Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Fmhp Hickory Unit. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,359. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Mason Bunkofske

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$57,277

Sub-department: MSOP SP Shantz 1 East
Base pay: $55,418
Overtime: $324
Other pay: $1,535
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,277
Hire date: 2020-04-15
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

Mason Bunkofske holds the role of Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Msop Sp Shantz 1 East. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,277. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Mylan Gjessing

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$57,276

Sub-department: MSOP ML Sec Post 3rd Watch
Base pay: $55,120
Overtime: $854
Other pay: $1,303
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,276
Hire date: 2006-11-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Mylan Gjessing serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Ml Secretary Post 3Rd Watch. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,276. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Joshua Olson

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$57,195

Sub-department: MSOP SP Pexton 1 South
Base pay: $45,186
Overtime: $8,178
Other pay: $3,830
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,195
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

Joshua Olson works as a Security Counselor for Human Services Department within Msop Sp Pexton 1 South. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Joshua earned $57,195 in 2024. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Amanda Holst

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$57,170

Sub-department: AMRTC Safety Support Services
Base pay: $52,915
Overtime: $2,994
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,170
Hire date: 2016-10-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Amanda Holst works as a Security Counselor for Human Services Department within Amrtc Safety Support Services. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Amanda earned $57,170 in 2024. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.