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Public Safety Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Public Safety Department provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2025, this agency had 2,398 employees with median total compensation of $76,256; the highest distinct record was $236,646.

Year
2025
Employees
2,398
Median total
$76,256
Highest record
$236,646

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$424$171,977+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 2,398 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,256) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$74,143 (92%)
  • Overtime$5,197 (6%)
  • Other$1,664 (2%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$31,214
$53,566
$76,256
$111,341
$132,437

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $132,437 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $31,214. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Michael Lautigar

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$236,646
Sub-department
Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay
$94,981
Overtime
$90,117
Other pay
$51,548
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$236,646
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Lautigar holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $236,646. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Adam Krambeer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$228,811
Sub-department
Executive Protection
Base pay
$116,689
Overtime
$112,123
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$228,811
Hire date
2005-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Adam Krambeer holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $228,811. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

John Farmakes

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$225,628
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Supervisors
Base pay
$144,854
Overtime
$68,454
Other pay
$12,320
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$225,628
Hire date
2000-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Farmakes works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Supervisors. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. John earned $225,628 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Adam Flynn

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$215,121
Sub-department
Capitol Security LE
Base pay
$141,449
Overtime
$42,095
Other pay
$31,578
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$215,121
Hire date
2003-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Adam Flynn works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within Capitol Security Le. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. Adam earned $215,121 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Charles Backes

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$200,392
Sub-department
Detroit Lakes D 2900 Superviso
Base pay
$114,864
Overtime
$25,407
Other pay
$60,122
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$200,392
Hire date
1996-07-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Charles Backes serves as a State Patrol Lieutenant within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Superviso. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $200,392. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Michael Thao

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$199,807
Sub-department
Executive Protection
Base pay
$116,641
Overtime
$82,266
Other pay
$900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$199,807
Hire date
2015-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Thao holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,807. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jason Engeldinger

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$198,234
Sub-department
StatePatrolTrng/Policy/RM/Ins
Base pay
$153,698
Overtime
$26,858
Other pay
$17,677
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$198,234
Hire date
2001-07-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jason Engeldinger is a State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within Statepatroltrng/Policy/Rm/Ins. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $198,234. Union affiliation: LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Christina Bogojevic

State Patrol Chief/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$197,180
Sub-department
State Patrol
Base pay
$192,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,587
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,180
Hire date
2003-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christina Bogojevic works as a State Patrol Chief for Public Safety Department within State Patrol. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. Christina earned $197,180 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Andrew Evans

Ast Suprintendent Bca-Post Lic/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$197,180
Sub-department
BCA Support Mgmt
Base pay
$192,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,587
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,180
Hire date
2005-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Evans is a Ast Suprintendent Bca-Post Lic at Public Safety Department within Bca Support Management. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $197,180. They are represented by Manager.

Adiel Wahl

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$197,110
Sub-department
Executive Protection
Base pay
$94,167
Overtime
$61,864
Other pay
$41,079
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$197,110
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Adiel Wahl holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $197,110. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Craig Benz

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$195,538
Sub-department
StatePatrolTrng/Policy/RM/Ins
Base pay
$139,284
Overtime
$26,345
Other pay
$29,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,538
Hire date
2002-06-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Craig Benz serves as a State Patrol Lieutenant within Statepatroltrng/Policy/Rm/Ins. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $195,538. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Cassandra O'Hern

Administrative Services Bureau Manager/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$195,536
Sub-department
Comm Office Comm's Staff
Base pay
$190,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,596
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$195,536
Hire date
1993-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cassandra O'Hern holds the role of Administrative Services Bureau Manager at Public Safety Department within Community Office Comm's Staff. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,536. Union affiliation: Manager.

Corey Pausch

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$193,502
Sub-department
Detroit Lakes D 2900 Superviso
Base pay
$141,943
Overtime
$20,880
Other pay
$30,678
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$193,502
Hire date
2000-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Corey Pausch serves as a State Patrol Lieutenant within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Superviso. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,502. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Douglas Rauenhorst

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$188,716
Sub-department
Mankato D 2200 Supervisors
Base pay
$132,932
Overtime
$29,968
Other pay
$25,816
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$188,716
Hire date
1996-07-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Douglas Rauenhorst is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Supervisors. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $188,716. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Robert Jacobson

Commissioner-Public Safety/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$188,524
Sub-department
Comm Office Admin Staff
Base pay
$186,285
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,239
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$188,524
Hire date
2019-08-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robert Jacobson works as a Commissioner-Public Safety for Public Safety Department within Community Office Administrative Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Robert earned $188,524 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jason Hanson

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$188,396
Sub-department
Commercial Vehicle
Base pay
$141,180
Overtime
$35,764
Other pay
$11,452
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$188,396
Hire date
2003-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jason Hanson is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Commercial Vehicle. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $188,396. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Cassandra O'Hern

Deputy Commr Public Safety/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$187,061
Sub-department
Comm Office Comm's Staff
Base pay
$182,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,398
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$187,061
Hire date
1993-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
28
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cassandra O'Hern holds the role of Deputy Commr Public Safety at Public Safety Department within Community Office Comm's Staff. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $187,061. Union affiliation: Manager.

Nicole Archbold

Senior Administrative Officer/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$186,944
Sub-department
Comm Office Comm's Staff
Base pay
$186,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,944
Hire date
2019-03-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicole Archbold works as a Senior Administrative Officer for Public Safety Department within Community Office Comm's Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $186,944 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Andrew Evans

Superintendent Bca/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$186,449
Sub-department
Criminal Apprehension
Base pay
$182,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,160
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,449
Hire date
2005-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Evans is a Superintendent Bca at Public Safety Department within Criminal Apprehension. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $186,449. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Patrick Miles

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$186,247
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Supervisors
Base pay
$125,965
Overtime
$27,093
Other pay
$33,190
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$186,247
Hire date
2004-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Patrick Miles holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Supervisors. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $186,247. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Karla Beierman

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$185,872
Sub-department
Brainerd D 2800 Supervisors
Base pay
$137,657
Overtime
$22,235
Other pay
$25,980
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$185,872
Hire date
1998-12-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Karla Beierman works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Supervisors. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. Karla earned $185,872 in 2025. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Gabriel Cornish

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$184,698
Sub-department
Mankato D 2200 Supervisors
Base pay
$141,232
Overtime
$34,818
Other pay
$8,648
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$184,698
Hire date
1998-01-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gabriel Cornish works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Supervisors. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Gabriel earned $184,698 in 2025. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Brian Buck

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$182,742
Sub-department
State Patrol Operations
Base pay
$154,041
Overtime
$17,938
Other pay
$10,762
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,742
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Buck is a State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Operations. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $182,742. They are represented by LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Thomas Cunningham

Assistant Commr Public Safety/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$182,518
Sub-department
Comm Office Dep Comm's Staff
Base pay
$178,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,290
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,518
Hire date
2023-03-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Thomas Cunningham serves as a Assistant Commr Public Safety within Community Office Deputy Comm's Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,518. They are represented by Manager.

Kevin Skalsky

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$182,516
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Supervisors
Base pay
$97,075
Overtime
$16,118
Other pay
$69,323
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,516
Hire date
1997-01-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Skalsky is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Supervisors. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $182,516. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Timothy Lynaugh

Assistant Commr Public Safety/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$182,428
Sub-department
Comm Office Dep Comm's Staff
Base pay
$178,138
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,290
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,428
Hire date
2019-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
26
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Timothy Lynaugh holds the role of Assistant Commr Public Safety at Public Safety Department within Community Office Deputy Comm's Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $182,428. Union affiliation: Manager.

Michael Lee

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$182,252
Sub-department
State Patrol Chiefs Staff
Base pay
$138,161
Overtime
$6,615
Other pay
$37,476
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,252
Hire date
2011-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Lee works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Chiefs Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $182,252 in 2025. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Kelly Mager

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$182,061
Sub-department
St Cloud D 2600 Supervisors
Base pay
$141,792
Overtime
$10,952
Other pay
$29,317
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$182,061
Hire date
2005-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kelly Mager holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Supervisors. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $182,061. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Luke Millette

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$181,582
Sub-department
Thief River Falls D3200 Superv
Base pay
$138,469
Overtime
$11,171
Other pay
$31,942
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,582
Hire date
2001-07-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pennington

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Luke Millette holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Superv. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $181,582. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

John Fritz

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$181,169
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Supervisors
Base pay
$135,580
Overtime
$35,831
Other pay
$9,758
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,169
Hire date
2009-01-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Fritz holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Supervisors. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $181,169. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Casey Meagher

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$181,146
Sub-department
State Patrol Operations
Base pay
$153,241
Overtime
$15,532
Other pay
$12,373
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$181,146
Hire date
2001-07-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Casey Meagher is a State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Operations. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $181,146. Union affiliation: LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Jeremy Geiger

State Patrol Assistant Chief/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$180,882
Sub-department
State Patrol Chiefs Staff
Base pay
$176,268
Overtime
$491
Other pay
$4,123
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180,882
Hire date
1998-01-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeremy Geiger works as a State Patrol Assistant Chief for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Chiefs Staff. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Jeremy earned $180,882 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Lance Turcotte

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$180,443
Sub-department
Brainerd D 2800 Supervisors
Base pay
$140,191
Overtime
$12,748
Other pay
$27,504
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180,443
Hire date
2000-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lance Turcotte is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Supervisors. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $180,443. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Dean Grothem

Pilot/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$180,405
Sub-department
Air Patrol Surveilance
Base pay
$83,277
Overtime
$21,117
Other pay
$76,012
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180,405
Hire date
1994-06-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Excluded All Others
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
221
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dean Grothem holds the role of Pilot at Public Safety Department within Air Patrol Surveilance. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $180,405. Their bargaining unit is Excluded All Others.

Aaron Struntz

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$180,124
Sub-department
Marshall D 2300 Supervisors
Base pay
$135,218
Overtime
$27,887
Other pay
$17,020
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180,124
Hire date
2013-02-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lyon

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aaron Struntz is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Supervisors. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $180,124. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Troy Larson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$179,915
Sub-department
Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay
$91,396
Overtime
$32,932
Other pay
$55,587
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$179,915
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Troy Larson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,915. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Scott Zehr

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$179,653
Sub-department
Executive Protection
Base pay
$117,815
Overtime
$61,838
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$179,653
Hire date
2005-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Zehr is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $179,653. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jean Cemensky

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$179,024
Sub-department
State Patrol Operations
Base pay
$154,041
Overtime
$10,567
Other pay
$14,415
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$179,024
Hire date
1994-06-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Jean Cemensky serves as a State Patrol Captain within State Patrol Operations. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $179,024. They are represented by LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Scott Schneider

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$177,630
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$115,610
Overtime
$62,020
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,630
Hire date
2003-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Schneider is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $177,630. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Diane Bartell

Information Syst Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$177,417
Sub-department
BCA Support Mgmt
Base pay
$177,417
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$177,417
Hire date
2007-01-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
53
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Diane Bartell holds the role of Information Syst Director at Public Safety Department within Bca Support Management. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,417. They are represented by Manager.