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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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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.

Shannon Scherz

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$95,490
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 2
Base pay
$73,412
Overtime
$20,507
Other pay
$1,570
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,490
Hire date
2021-08-18
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
Ramsey

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

Shannon Scherz is a Radio Communications Operator at Public Safety Department within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 2. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,490. They are represented by LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Michael Hreha

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$95,471
Sub-department
Ojp Grants Teal Team
Base pay
$95,471
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,471
Hire date
2008-08-26
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

Michael Hreha is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Public Safety Department within Ojp Grants Teal Team. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,471. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sandi Stroud

Planning Director State/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$95,417
Sub-department
911 Emergency Service
Base pay
$93,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,377
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,417
Hire date
2019-09-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sandi Stroud works as a Planning Director State for Public Safety Department within 911 Emergency Service. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Sandi earned $95,417 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Reese Phillips

Staff Attorney 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$95,380
Sub-department
Comm Office Deputy
Base pay
$95,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,380
Hire date
2024-09-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Reese Phillips works as a Staff Attorney 3 for Public Safety Department within Community Office Deputy. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Reese earned $95,380 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Breana Beach

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$95,339
Sub-department
Mnjis Training & Auditing
Base pay
$95,339
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,339
Hire date
2007-08-22
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, Breana Beach serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Mnjis Training & Auditing. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,339. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Chrisfield

Engineering Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$95,320
Sub-department
Pipeline Outreach/Enforcement
Base pay
$82,626
Overtime
$493
Other pay
$12,201
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,320
Hire date
2019-02-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Chrisfield is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Pipeline Outreach/Enforcement. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $95,320. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Ellen Sampers

Forensic Scientist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$95,293
Sub-department
Bca Lab Biology 3
Base pay
$94,822
Overtime
$471
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,293
Hire date
2015-10-21
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
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ellen Sampers holds the role of Forensic Scientist 3 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 3. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,293. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kara Behr

Planner Senior Community/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$95,290
Sub-department
Hsem Jobs & Training
Base pay
$84,140
Overtime
$11,150
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,290
Hire date
2013-12-16
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
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

Kara Behr is a Planner Senior Community at Public Safety Department within Hsem Jobs & Training. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,290. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andres Guerra

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$95,189
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$95,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,189
Hire date
2019-07-01
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

Andres Guerra is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,189. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joshua Steinberg

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$94,961
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$92,712
Overtime
$1,535
Other pay
$714
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,961
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

At Public Safety Department, Joshua Steinberg serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,961. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Garen Frogner

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$94,958
Sub-department
Bca Lab Biology 3
Base pay
$94,958
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,958
Hire date
2012-03-01
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
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

Garen Frogner works as a Forensic Scientist 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 3. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Garen earned $94,958 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sean Bruns

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$94,948
Sub-department
Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay
$84,495
Overtime
$9,145
Other pay
$1,308
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,948
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
Blue Earth

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

Sean Bruns is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,948. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jonathan Stacke

Human Resources Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$94,861
Sub-department
Human Resources Operations
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$409
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,861
Hire date
2022-12-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jonathan Stacke holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 3 at Public Safety Department within Human Resources Operations. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,861. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Chad Peterson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$94,762
Sub-department
Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay
$87,025
Overtime
$6,436
Other pay
$1,301
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,762
Hire date
2021-07-19
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

Chad Peterson works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Chad earned $94,762 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Erin Drury

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$94,753
Sub-department
Roch Region Comm Team 1
Base pay
$76,441
Overtime
$16,243
Other pay
$2,069
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,753
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

Erin Drury holds the role of Radio Communications Operator at Public Safety Department within Roch Region Community Team 1. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,753. Union affiliation: LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Leetou Yang

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$94,742
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$91,243
Overtime
$3,499
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,742
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
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

Leetou Yang holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,742. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Scott Theisen

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$94,704
Sub-department
Office of Communications
Base pay
$90,793
Overtime
$3,911
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,704
Hire date
2017-01-09
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, Scott Theisen serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Office of Communications. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,704. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathon Stearns

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$94,697
Sub-department
Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay
$87,411
Overtime
$5,866
Other pay
$1,420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,697
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
Lyon

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

Jonathon Stearns works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Jonathon earned $94,697 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ryan Moeser

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$94,673
Sub-department
St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay
$87,060
Overtime
$7,613
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,673
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
Stearns

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

Ryan Moeser works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $94,673 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicholas Brown

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$94,638
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$89,760
Overtime
$4,878
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,638
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

Nicholas Brown works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $94,638 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Zachary Lehner

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$94,637
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$90,369
Overtime
$4,268
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,637
Hire date
2021-07-19
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 Lehner works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Zachary earned $94,637 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jacob Hein

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$94,628
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 4
Base pay
$67,765
Overtime
$24,814
Other pay
$2,050
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,628
Hire date
2024-01-03
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
Ramsey

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

Jacob Hein works as a Radio Communications Operator for Public Safety Department within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 4. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $94,628 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.