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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
Total payroll
$194.2M
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

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$166.2M
2,183
$72,953
2025
$194.2M
16.9%
2,398
9.8%
$76,256
4.5%

Record list

Employees

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Brooke Terry

Radio Communications Supervsr/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,804
Sub-department
State Patrol Metro Communicati
Base pay
$79,460
Overtime
$8,649
Other pay
$9,695
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,804
Hire date
2018-11-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Brooke Terry serves as a Radio Communications Supervsr within State Patrol Metro Communicati. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,804. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Joshua Hall

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,746
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$91,014
Overtime
$6,094
Other pay
$638
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,746
Hire date
2022-07-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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

Joshua Hall holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,746. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kammy Huneke

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,738
Sub-department
OTS Traffic Safety Program
Base pay
$97,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,738
Hire date
1998-12-23
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
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Kammy Huneke serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Ots Traffic Safety Program. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,738. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Duane Siedschlag Jr

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,738
Sub-department
OTS Traffic Safety Program
Base pay
$97,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,738
Hire date
2015-06-08
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
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Duane Siedschlag Jr is a State Program Administrative Principal at Public Safety Department within Ots Traffic Safety Program. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,738. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Grabow

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,738
Sub-department
OTS Traffic Safety Program
Base pay
$97,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,738
Hire date
2009-12-09
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
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Shannon Grabow serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Ots Traffic Safety Program. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,738. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jordan Groebner

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Human Resources Operations
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2008-04-07
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
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Jordan Groebner serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Human Resources Operations. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Karstedt

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Ooc Programs
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2022-12-19
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
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Karstedt is a Communications Specialist 3 at Public Safety Department within Ooc Programs. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tawny Smith-Savage

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
OJP MMIR Office
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2015-08-24
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
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tawny Smith-Savage holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Public Safety Department within Ojp Mmir Office. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Claire Cambridge

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
Ojp Grants Red Team
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
2009-07-08
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
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Claire Cambridge serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Ojp Grants Red Team. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joann Jones

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
OJP Training and Research Team
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
1997-05-20
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
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Joann Jones serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Ojp Training and Research Team. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jay Bock

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,734
Sub-department
OTS Traffic Safety Program
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,734
Hire date
1999-09-01
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
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jay Bock is a State Program Administrative Principal at Public Safety Department within Ots Traffic Safety Program. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Wooding

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,695
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$90,017
Overtime
$7,237
Other pay
$440
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,695
Hire date
2021-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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

At Public Safety Department, Matthew Wooding serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,695. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Hunter Dupey

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,541
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$84,197
Overtime
$13,344
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,541
Hire date
2023-02-12
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

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

At Public Safety Department, Hunter Dupey serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,541. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Julie Forbord

Executive Aide/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,444
Sub-department
Comm Office Comm's Staff
Base pay
$97,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,444
Hire date
2023-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
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, Julie Forbord serves as a Executive Aide within Community Office Community's Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,444. Union affiliation: Manager.

James Lee

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,410
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$92,567
Overtime
$4,843
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,410
Hire date
2021-02-22
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

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

James Lee works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. James earned $97,410 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Krystalyn Danielowski

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,292
Sub-department
Bca Lab Bemidji 1
Base pay
$73,801
Overtime
$12,854
Other pay
$10,637
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,292
Hire date
2020-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Krystalyn Danielowski holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Bemidji 1. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,292. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Travis Ahrens

State Fire Safety Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$97,289
Sub-department
Fire Code Compliance
Base pay
$95,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,862
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,289
Hire date
2016-11-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Travis Ahrens holds the role of State Fire Safety Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Fire Code Compliance. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $97,289. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

James Dahlke

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,237
Sub-department
Bca Lab Toxicology
Base pay
$97,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,237
Hire date
2012-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Dahlke holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Toxicology. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,237. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kasey Cable

Planner Principal State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,203
Sub-department
HSEM School Safety Center
Base pay
$95,685
Overtime
$1,519
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,203
Hire date
2020-02-05
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
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kasey Cable works as a Planner Principal State for Public Safety Department within Hsem School Safety Center. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Kasey earned $97,203 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Zachary Gruver

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,098
Sub-department
Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay
$93,098
Overtime
$3,236
Other pay
$764
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,098
Hire date
2021-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
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
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Zachary Gruver serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,098. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Robert Rexeisen

Deputy State Fire Marshal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$97,006
Sub-department
Residential Inspections
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$5,981
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,006
Hire date
2008-01-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robert Rexeisen works as a Deputy State Fire Marshal for Public Safety Department within Residential Inspections. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Robert earned $97,006 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ian Rothweiler

Forensic Scientist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$96,994
Sub-department
Bca Dme
Base pay
$96,994
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,994
Hire date
2017-12-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
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
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ian Rothweiler works as a Forensic Scientist 3 for Public Safety Department within Bca Dme. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Ian earned $96,994 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Behling

Capitol Complex Security Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$96,877
Sub-department
Capitol Security Support
Base pay
$69,177
Overtime
$15,859
Other pay
$11,841
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,877
Hire date
2022-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Jacob Behling serves as a Capitol Complex Security Supervisor within Capitol Security Support. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,877. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Andrea Bexell

Deputy State Fire Marshal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$96,697
Sub-department
Fire Invest/Education
Base pay
$92,705
Overtime
$3,992
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,697
Hire date
2009-01-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrea Bexell works as a Deputy State Fire Marshal for Public Safety Department within Fire Invest/Education. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Andrea earned $96,697 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Reese Benda

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$96,620
Sub-department
Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay
$86,745
Overtime
$8,764
Other pay
$1,111
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,620
Hire date
2022-07-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Reese Benda is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,620. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Violet Stephens

Forensic Science Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$96,619
Sub-department
BCA Lab Admin 1
Base pay
$37,529
Overtime
$597
Other pay
$58,493
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,619
Hire date
1979-07-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Violet Stephens holds the role of Forensic Science Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Administrative 1. Hired in 1979, they have about 46 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,619. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Nicole Mickelson

Management Analyst 4/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$96,601
Sub-department
Dps Budgeting & Grants
Base pay
$96,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,601
Hire date
2011-03-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicole Mickelson holds the role of Management Analyst 4 at Public Safety Department within Dps Budgeting & Grants. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,601. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Angela Seley

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$96,601
Sub-department
Ots Research and Analytics
Base pay
$96,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,601
Hire date
1996-05-29
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
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Angela Seley is a State Program Administrative Principal at Public Safety Department within Ots Research and Analytics. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,601. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Micheal Awender

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$96,592
Sub-department
Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay
$89,459
Overtime
$4,635
Other pay
$2,498
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,592
Hire date
2022-02-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pennington

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

Micheal Awender works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Micheal earned $96,592 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Cary Johansen

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$96,378
Sub-department
Bca Dme
Base pay
$96,378
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,378
Hire date
2016-04-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cary Johansen works as a Forensic Scientist 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Dme. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Cary earned $96,378 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Jorgensen

Planner Principal Community Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$96,256
Sub-department
HSEM School Safety Center
Base pay
$94,421
Overtime
$1,836
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,256
Hire date
2016-12-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jonathan Jorgensen works as a Planner Principal Community Specialist for Public Safety Department within Hsem School Safety Center. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Jonathan earned $96,256 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jack Williams

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$96,185
Sub-department
Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay
$81,814
Overtime
$13,034
Other pay
$1,338
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,185
Hire date
2022-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Jack Williams is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,185. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Mollie Mcclure

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$96,082
Sub-department
St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay
$89,551
Overtime
$6,530
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,082
Hire date
2018-10-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Mollie Mcclure serves as a State Patrol Trooper within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $96,082. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Perbix

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$96,027
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$82,786
Overtime
$13,241
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,027
Hire date
2023-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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 Perbix is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,027. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Scott Murphy

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$95,837
Sub-department
Roch Region Comm Cntr Team 3
Base pay
$76,664
Overtime
$17,994
Other pay
$1,179
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,837
Hire date
2022-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U17 Public Safety RCO
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
227
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Murphy works as a Radio Communications Operator for Public Safety Department within Roch Region Community Center Team 3. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Scott earned $95,837 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Brandon Brist

Criminal Intelligence Analyst/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$95,808
Sub-department
Bca Cios #4
Base pay
$62,196
Overtime
$30,433
Other pay
$3,179
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,808
Hire date
2021-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brandon Brist works as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst for Public Safety Department within Bca Cios #4. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Brandon earned $95,808 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Issac Stephens

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$95,642
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$87,230
Overtime
$8,412
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,642
Hire date
2022-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
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
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Issac Stephens serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,642. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Zachary Caldwell

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$95,592
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$85,357
Overtime
$10,236
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,592
Hire date
2022-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
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
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Zachary Caldwell works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Zachary earned $95,592 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Casey Cashman

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$95,590
Sub-department
Ojp Grants Teal Team
Base pay
$95,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,590
Hire date
2012-11-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Casey Cashman is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Public Safety Department within Ojp Grants Teal Team. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,590. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Curtice

Planner Principal Community Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$95,528
Sub-department
HSEM Homeland Security
Base pay
$90,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,713
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,528
Hire date
2008-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Curtice is a Planner Principal Community Specialist at Public Safety Department within Hsem Homeland Security. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,528. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.