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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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Matthew Carlson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$113,425
Sub-department
St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay
$111,221
Overtime
$2,204
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,425
Hire date
2016-01-25
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

Matthew Carlson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,425. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Melinda Miller

Planning Director State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
911 Emer Service Deputy Direct
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
2012-07-12
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Melinda Miller works as a Planning Director State for Public Safety Department within 911 Emer Service Deputy Direct. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Melinda earned $113,418 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jill Oliveira

Planning Director State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
Office of Communication 2
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
2009-07-13
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jill Oliveira is a Planning Director State at Public Safety Department within Office of Communication 2. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kris Wilkens

Planning Director State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
State Patrol Technician Operations
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
2003-07-01
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kris Wilkens works as a Planning Director State for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Technician Operations. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. Kris earned $113,418 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Flaherty

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
MN Board of Firefighters Oper
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
1999-10-04
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steven Flaherty is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Public Safety Department within MN Board of Firefighters Oper. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristin Lail

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
Ojp Grants Red Team
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
1996-05-29
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kristin Lail is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Public Safety Department within Ojp Grants Red Team. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Asleson

Planning Director State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
Product Management
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
1977-05-23
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, 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, Michael Asleson serves as a Planning Director State within Product Management. Their tenure dates to 1977, about 48 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,418. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Suzanne Elwell

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
OJP Training and Research Team
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
2004-05-19
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, 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, Suzanne Elwell serves as a State Program Administrative Coordinator within Ojp Training and Research Team. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,418. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justin Mathes

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$113,197
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$89,596
Overtime
$23,601
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,197
Hire date
2022-02-14
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

Justin Mathes 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. Justin earned $113,197 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Adam Ratzlaff

Engineer Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$113,165
Sub-department
Pipeline Safety Support
Base pay
$108,271
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,894
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,165
Hire date
2016-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Adam Ratzlaff is a Engineer Senior at Public Safety Department within Pipeline Safety Support. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,165. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Scott Mccarty

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$113,108
Sub-department
St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay
$108,088
Overtime
$5,020
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,108
Hire date
2014-10-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Safety Department, Scott Mccarty serves as a State Patrol Trooper within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,108. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Christian Lemon

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$113,072
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$101,616
Overtime
$10,457
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,072
Hire date
2019-01-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Christian Lemon serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,072. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sandra Barg

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$113,054
Sub-department
Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay
$109,691
Overtime
$394
Other pay
$2,969
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,054
Hire date
2001-03-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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

Sandra Barg is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,054. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kristin Jacobson

Forensic Scientist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$113,000
Sub-department
BCA Lab Quality Management
Base pay
$113,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,000
Hire date
2024-07-03
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

Kristin Jacobson holds the role of Forensic Scientist 3 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Quality Management. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,000. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexander Molitor

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,994
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$101,479
Overtime
$10,635
Other pay
$881
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,994
Hire date
2018-08-20
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, Alexander Molitor serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,994. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joshua Mertens

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,967
Sub-department
BCA Lab Biology 2
Base pay
$82,948
Overtime
$22,683
Other pay
$7,336
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,967
Hire date
2017-03-09
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

Joshua Mertens is a Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 2. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,967. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Elwood Iii

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,935
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$106,151
Overtime
$6,784
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,935
Hire date
2016-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Robert Elwood Iii works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Robert earned $112,935 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Angela Wynn

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,856
Sub-department
HSEM RESP, REC & Mitigation
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$15,122
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,856
Hire date
2012-08-29
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
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

Angela Wynn works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Public Safety Department within Hsem Resp, Recreation & Mitigation. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Angela earned $112,856 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Troy Woltman

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,854
Sub-department
Mnjis Management
Base pay
$112,854
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,854
Hire date
2018-08-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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, Troy Woltman serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Mnjis Management. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,854. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Joseph Neuberger

State Program Administrative Manager/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,823
Sub-department
HSEM Management Deputy
Base pay
$79,001
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,822
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,823
Hire date
2014-07-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joseph Neuberger works as a State Program Administrative Manager for Public Safety Department within Hsem Management Deputy. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $112,823 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Evan Malmstrom

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,817
Sub-department
Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay
$98,442
Overtime
$14,005
Other pay
$370
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,817
Hire date
2019-01-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Evan Malmstrom works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Evan earned $112,817 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nathan Tupy

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,644
Sub-department
Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay
$101,746
Overtime
$10,383
Other pay
$515
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,644
Hire date
2018-01-15
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

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, Nathan Tupy serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,644. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Isaiah Godding

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,624
Sub-department
Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay
$106,564
Overtime
$4,912
Other pay
$1,148
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,624
Hire date
2003-02-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Isaiah Godding works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. Isaiah earned $112,624 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicole Roddy

Communications Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,616
Sub-department
Office of Communication 2
Base pay
$112,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,616
Hire date
2022-04-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
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

Nicole Roddy is a Communications Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Office of Communication 2. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,616. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Daniel Walker

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,609
Sub-department
Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay
$97,809
Overtime
$13,721
Other pay
$1,079
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,609
Hire date
2019-01-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lyon

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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

At Public Safety Department, Daniel Walker serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,609. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Amber Niebuhr

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,504
Sub-department
Mnjis Management
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,504
Hire date
2006-09-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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

Amber Niebuhr holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Public Safety Department within Mnjis Management. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,504. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Craig Flynn

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,504
Sub-department
OTS Traffic Safety Management
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,504
Hire date
2007-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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, Craig Flynn serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Ots Traffic Safety Management. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,504. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Gina Washington

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,504
Sub-department
OJP Grants Admin Team
Base pay
$112,504
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,504
Hire date
1997-10-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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

Gina Washington is a State Program Administrative Director at Public Safety Department within Ojp Grants Administrative Team. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,504. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Rebecca Willis

Forensic Scientist 3/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$112,285
Sub-department
BCA Lab Chemistry 1
Base pay
$112,285
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,285
Hire date
2007-08-22
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rebecca Willis holds the role of Forensic Scientist 3 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Chemistry 1. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $112,285. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Peter Jackson Jr

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,117
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$105,403
Overtime
$6,714
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,117
Hire date
2016-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Peter Jackson Jr holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,117. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Paul Braun

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,078
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$106,247
Overtime
$5,831
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,078
Hire date
2016-01-25
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

Paul Braun works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Paul earned $112,078 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Quentin O'Reilly

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$112,016
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$96,925
Overtime
$14,265
Other pay
$827
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,016
Hire date
2019-01-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Quentin O'Reilly is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,016. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Lori Young

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$111,919
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay
$98,886
Overtime
$10,537
Other pay
$2,497
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,919
Hire date
2010-06-17
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

Lori Young holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,919. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jodie Ryan

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$111,859
Sub-department
Fire Code Compliance
Base pay
$101,933
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,927
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,859
Hire date
2022-11-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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, Jodie Ryan serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal within Fire Code Compliance. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,859. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jennifer Krier

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$111,838
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$103,562
Overtime
$8,275
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,838
Hire date
2015-10-12
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Krier holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,838. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kobie Hudson

Staff Attorney 2/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$111,722
Sub-department
Bca Legal Services
Base pay
$111,709
Overtime
$12
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,722
Hire date
1999-11-01
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, 2024
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, Kobie Hudson serves as a Staff Attorney 2 within Bca Legal Services. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $111,722. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Schommer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$111,676
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$92,521
Overtime
$19,155
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,676
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
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, Andrew Schommer serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,676. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

John Ray

Deputy State Fire Marshal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$111,551
Sub-department
Fire Invest/Education
Base pay
$90,586
Overtime
$19,212
Other pay
$1,753
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,551
Hire date
2019-05-29
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

At Public Safety Department, John Ray serves as a Deputy State Fire Marshal within Fire Invest/Education. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,551. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Gill

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$111,546
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$100,048
Overtime
$10,161
Other pay
$1,338
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,546
Hire date
2018-08-20
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

Mark Gill is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,546. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Christopher Fletcher

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$111,529
Sub-department
Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay
$96,996
Overtime
$12,153
Other pay
$2,380
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,529
Hire date
2018-08-20
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

Christopher Fletcher is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,529. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.