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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Matthew Harlow

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$1,040

Sub-department: MSOP SP Pexton 2 North
Base pay: $1,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,040
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: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Harlow is a Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Msop Sp Pexton 2 North. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $1,040. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Brett Persons

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$1,024

Sub-department: MSOP SP Intermittent Pool
Base pay: $1,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,024
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: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brett Persons works as a Security Counselor for Human Services Department within Msop Sp Intermittent Pool. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Brett earned $1,024 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Ryan Wendel

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$811

Sub-department: Forensics Intermittents
Base pay: $781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $811
Hire date: 2005-09-14
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Ryan Wendel serves as a Security Counselor within Forensics Intermittents. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years, working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $811. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Chol Khat

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$810

Sub-department: FMHP Spruce Unit
Base pay: $810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $810
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Chol Khat works as a Security Counselor for Human Services Department within Fmhp Spruce Unit. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Chol earned $810 in 2024. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Thomas Johnson

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$810

Sub-department: MSOP ML Utility A 1st Watch
Base pay: $810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $810
Hire date: 2018-05-07
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, 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, Thomas Johnson serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Ml Utility a 1St Watch. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $810. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Tyler Nord

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$635

Sub-department: MSOP ML High Security Area
Base pay: $635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $635
Hire date: 2025-01-15
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, 2025: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tyler Nord holds the role of Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Msop Ml High Security Area. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $635. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Donald Cooper

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$405

Sub-department: Unit Security Counselors
Base pay: $405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $405
Hire date: 2013-04-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

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

Donald Cooper is a Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Unit Security Counselors. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $405. They are represented by Health Care Non Professional.

Kerrie Sorenson

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$383

Sub-department: MSOP ML Utility F 2nd Watch
Base pay: $383
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $383
Hire date: 2012-07-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
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

Kerrie Sorenson holds the role of Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Msop Ml Utility F 2Nd Watch. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $383. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.

Jihad Muhammad

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$203

Sub-department: Unit Security Counselors
Base pay: $203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203
Hire date: 2024-05-22
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: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 204
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jihad Muhammad is a Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Unit Security Counselors. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $203. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Sam Haddad

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$203

Sub-department: MSOP ML Utility F 2nd Watch
Base pay: $203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203
Hire date: 2024-01-17
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, 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, Sam Haddad serves as a Security Counselor within Msop Ml Utility F 2Nd Watch. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $203. Their bargaining unit is Health Care Non Professional.

Rodney Ball

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$187

Sub-department: Forensics Intermittents
Base pay: $187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187
Hire date: 1986-09-17
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rodney Ball is a Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Forensics Intermittents. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 38 years, working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $187. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Madeline Exline

Security Counselor/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$56

Sub-department: MSOP SP Utility C
Base pay: $27
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56
Hire date: 2022-08-17
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Health Care Non Professional
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
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

Madeline Exline holds the role of Security Counselor at Human Services Department within Msop Sp Utility C. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56. Union affiliation: Health Care Non Professional.