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State Patrol Captain

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

17 employees hold this title in Public Safety Department. Median total compensation for the role is $164,631, above the department median of $76,256.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $2.7M
Role median: $164,631
Agency median: $76,256
Comparison: Above

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Pay distribution for this role

$61,474$193,276+

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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Adam Fulton

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$173,801

Sub-department: StatePatrolTrng/Policy/RM/Ins
Base pay: $153,698
Overtime: $8,024
Other pay: $12,079
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,801
Hire date: 2003-01-27
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

Adam Fulton works as a State Patrol Captain for Public Safety Department within Statepatroltrng/Policy/Rm/Ins. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. Adam earned $173,801 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Gordon Shank Iii

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$170,089

Sub-department: State Patrol Adm Support
Base pay: $143,435
Overtime: $23,377
Other pay: $3,277
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,089
Hire date: 2010-11-08
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: Hennepin

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

Gordon Shank Iii holds the role of State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,089. They are represented by LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Eric Roeske

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$168,352

Sub-department: State Patrol Adm Support
Base pay: $155,279
Overtime: $3,549
Other pay: $9,524
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,352
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

Eric Roeske holds the role of State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $168,352. Union affiliation: LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Brian Cheney

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$165,331

Sub-department: StatePatrolTrng/Policy/RM/Ins
Base pay: $152,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,548
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $165,331
Hire date: 2005-02-07
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 Cheney works as a State Patrol Captain for Public Safety Department within Statepatroltrng/Policy/Rm/Ins. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Brian earned $165,331 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Eric Barthel

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$164,631

Sub-department: StatePatrolTrng/Policy/RM/Ins
Base pay: $155,279
Overtime: $6,442
Other pay: $2,910
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,631
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

Eric Barthel is a State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within Statepatroltrng/Policy/Rm/Ins. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $164,631. Union affiliation: LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Jill Frankfurth

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$163,861

Sub-department: State Patrol Adm Support
Base pay: $144,026
Overtime: $1,812
Other pay: $18,022
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,861
Hire date: 2012-11-05
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

Jill Frankfurth is a State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $163,861. They are represented by LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Tyler Iverson

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$160,651

Sub-department: StatePatrolTrng/Policy/RM/Ins
Base pay: $131,461
Overtime: $13,414
Other pay: $15,776
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,651
Hire date: 2013-01-30
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

At Public Safety Department, Tyler Iverson serves as a State Patrol Captain within Statepatroltrng/Policy/Rm/Ins. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,651. Their bargaining unit is LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Jason Bartell

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$159,816

Sub-department: State Patrol Operations
Base pay: $155,279
Overtime: $4,537
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,816
Hire date: 1998-01-21
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

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 Bartell holds the role of State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Operations. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,816. Their bargaining unit is LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Bradley Ouart

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$154,365

Sub-department: State Patrol Operations
Base pay: $154,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,365
Hire date: 1998-01-21
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

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

At Public Safety Department, Bradley Ouart serves as a State Patrol Captain within State Patrol Operations. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,365. Union affiliation: LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Robert Zak

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$151,955

Sub-department: State Patrol Special Operation
Base pay: $146,928
Overtime: $1,832
Other pay: $3,195
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,955
Hire date: 1999-02-08
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

Robert Zak is a State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Special Operation. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $151,955. Their bargaining unit is LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Michael Wedin

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$143,043

Sub-department: StatePatrolTrng/Policy/RM/Ins
Base pay: $129,563
Overtime: $5,071
Other pay: $8,409
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,043
Hire date: 2004-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 34
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, 2024: 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, Michael Wedin serves as a State Patrol Captain within Statepatroltrng/Policy/Rm/Ins. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,043. They are represented by LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Jeffrey Schroepfer

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$84,115

Sub-department: State Patrol Special Operation
Base pay: $49,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,903
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,115
Hire date: 2003-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 34
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: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 229
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeffrey Schroepfer is a State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Special Operation. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,115. Their bargaining unit is LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Jonathan Olsen

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$61,474

Sub-department: State Patrol Special Operation
Base pay: $38,094
Overtime: $4,555
Other pay: $18,825
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,474
Hire date: 2004-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 34
Union / bargaining unit: Severed
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: 219
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Jonathan Olsen serves as a State Patrol Captain within State Patrol Special Operation. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,474. Union affiliation: Severed.