Minnesota / MN St Colleges & Universities / Investigation Specialist

Job-title file

Investigation Specialist

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

8 employees hold this title in MN St Colleges & Universities. Median total compensation for the role is $74,270, above the department median of $62,587.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $466.3K
Role median: $74,270
Agency median: $62,587
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$800$97,993+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 8 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.

Compare departments

This role across Minnesota

Investigation Specialist is held in 10 Minnesota departments. In MN St Colleges & Universities, the median of $74,270 ranks #8 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

Human Services Department

$95,957 · 14

Emergency Medical Services Bd

$91,675 · 2

Corrections Department

$90,074 · 21

Ombudsperson for Corrections

$82,436 · 4

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.

Compare jurisdictions

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

Mary Hernandez Petrulo

Investigation Specialist/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$98,569

Sub-department: MnSCU Normandale CC Profession
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $59
Other pay: $776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,569
Hire date: 1999-07-19
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: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mary Hernandez Petrulo works as a Investigation Specialist for MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Normandale Cc Profession. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. Mary earned $98,569 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrea Rooney

Investigation Specialist/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$94,452

Sub-department: MnSCU STC AcaAff Grad Cont Stu
Base pay: $94,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,452
Hire date: 2020-03-09
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: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andrea Rooney holds the role of Investigation Specialist at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Stc Acaaff Grad Cont Stu. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,452. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sharleen Jenniges

Investigation Specialist/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$84,324

Sub-department: MnSCU MAN Classified O-Z
Base pay: $84,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,324
Hire date: 2022-08-15
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: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sharleen Jenniges holds the role of Investigation Specialist at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Man Classified O-Z. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,324. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Maegen Sincleair Usher

Investigation Specialist/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$84,087

Sub-department: MnSCU Metro SU Classified
Base pay: $84,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,087
Hire date: 2019-07-15
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: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Maegen Sincleair Usher serves as a Investigation Specialist within Mnscu Metro Su Classified. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,087. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alesia Thompson

Investigation Specialist/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$64,453

Sub-department: MnSCU Century CTC Class/C
Base pay: $55,847
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,605
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,453
Hire date: 2024-04-24
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: No
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alesia Thompson is a Investigation Specialist at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Century Ctc Class/C. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,453. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Johnson

Investigation Specialist/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$36,822

Sub-department: MnSCU STC AcaAff Grad Cont Stu
Base pay: $36,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,822
Hire date: 2025-01-06
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: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Melissa Johnson serves as a Investigation Specialist within Mnscu Stc Acaaff Grad Cont Stu. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,822. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Shelden

Investigation Specialist/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$2,804

Sub-department: MnSCU Alexandria TC Classified
Base pay: $2,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,804
Hire date: 1986-05-21
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.2
Work county: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Shelden is a Investigation Specialist at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Alexandria Tc Classified. Hired in 1986, they have about 39 years of service, working intermittent, 0.2 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $2,804. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Scott Kent

Investigation Specialist/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$800

Sub-department: MnSCU Alexandria TC Classified
Base pay: $800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $800
Hire date: 2005-06-27
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.2
Work county: Douglas

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Scott Kent works as a Investigation Specialist for MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Alexandria Tc Classified. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a intermittent, 0.2 FTE employee. Scott earned $800 in 2025. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.