Minnesota / Public Safety Department

Agency file

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

$424$171,977+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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

State Patrol Trooper

586 · $117,190

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist

182 · $49,270

Office & Administrative Specialist Int

103 · $53,385

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior

99 · $60,076

Customer Services Specialist Int

85 · $44,114

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.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$166.2M —	2,183 —	$72,953 —
2025	$194.2M ▲ 16.9%	2,398 ▲ 9.8%	$76,256 ▲ 4.5%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Dean Lange

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$129,077

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $109,413
Overtime: $19,665
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,077
Hire date: 2009-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Dean Lange is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,077. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jesse Herding

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$129,047

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $112,536
Overtime: $15,197
Other pay: $1,314
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,047
Hire date: 2006-04-21
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

Jesse Herding holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,047. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brett Collins

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$129,028

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $107,233
Overtime: $19,695
Other pay: $2,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,028
Hire date: 2021-07-02
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

Brett Collins 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. Brett earned $129,028 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Tony Mazzone

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$128,921

Sub-department: CVI Mobile 2600, 2800
Base pay: $124,014
Overtime: $4,907
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,921
Hire date: 2009-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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

Tony Mazzone holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile 2600, 2800. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,921. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kyle Froehlich

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$128,901

Sub-department: Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay: $110,216
Overtime: $17,028
Other pay: $1,656
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,901
Hire date: 2007-09-10
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

At Public Safety Department, Kyle Froehlich serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,901. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Patrick Beuning

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$128,852

Sub-department: Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay: $108,583
Overtime: $19,707
Other pay: $561
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,852
Hire date: 2013-02-11
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

Patrick Beuning works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Patrick earned $128,852 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Lundeen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$128,837

Sub-department: Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay: $111,112
Overtime: $16,998
Other pay: $727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,837
Hire date: 2002-03-28
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

Michael Lundeen works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Michael earned $128,837 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Robert Zak

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$128,796

Sub-department: Patrol Investigative Unit
Base pay: $119,184
Overtime: $7,607
Other pay: $2,006
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,796
Hire date: 1999-02-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 31
Union / bargaining unit: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 228
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Robert Zak holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Patrol Investigative Unit. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $128,796. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Justin Schuelke

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$128,740

Sub-department: CVI Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $14,242
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,740
Hire date: 2013-10-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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, Justin Schuelke serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,740. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brett Bilky

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$128,731

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $116,390
Overtime: $9,300
Other pay: $3,041
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,731
Hire date: 2014-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Brett Bilky serves as a State Patrol Trooper within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,731. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kelvin Harris

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$128,578

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $99,413
Overtime: $29,165
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,578
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

Kelvin Harris is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,578. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Emerald Gratz

Staff Attorney 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$128,365

Sub-department: Comm Office Deputy
Base pay: $128,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,365
Hire date: 2004-06-01
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

At Public Safety Department, Emerald Gratz serves as a Staff Attorney 3 within Community Office Deputy. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,365. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Olson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$128,268

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $113,440
Overtime: $14,828
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,268
Hire date: 2007-09-10
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

Joshua Olson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,268. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jason Nelson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$128,223

Sub-department: Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay: $107,887
Overtime: $20,336
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,223
Hire date: 2005-02-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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

Jason Nelson works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. Jason earned $128,223 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kathryn Rios

Labor Relations Manager/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$128,185

Sub-department: Human Resources Services 2
Base pay: $125,219
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,966
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,185
Hire date: 2012-07-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Kathryn Rios serves as a Labor Relations Manager within Human Resources Services 2. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,185. They are represented by Manager.

Alex Forsman

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$128,136

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $97,124
Overtime: $31,012
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,136
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: 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

Alex Forsman works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Alex earned $128,136 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joshua Monson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$128,103

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $110,194
Overtime: $15,594
Other pay: $2,316
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,103
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: 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

Joshua Monson works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Joshua earned $128,103 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Megan Brynell

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$128,074

Sub-department: Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay: $102,389
Overtime: $25,685
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,074
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Megan Brynell serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,074. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jack Danielson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$128,027

Sub-department: CVI Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $13,529
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,027
Hire date: 1998-01-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Jack Danielson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Cvi Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $128,027. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Peter Schultz

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,999

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $111,793
Overtime: $15,549
Other pay: $657
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,999
Hire date: 2010-11-08
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

Peter Schultz holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,999. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Garrett Bondhus

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,896

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $107,435
Overtime: $20,461
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,896
Hire date: 1996-07-29
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

Garrett Bondhus is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $127,896. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jason Curtis

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,800

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $108,396
Overtime: $19,404
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,800
Hire date: 2004-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Jason Curtis is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $127,800. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Andrew Larsen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,642

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $108,766
Overtime: $17,480
Other pay: $1,396
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,642
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: 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

At Public Safety Department, Andrew Larsen serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,642. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jeffrey Pinoniemi

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,640

Sub-department: Patrol Investigative Unit
Base pay: $117,263
Overtime: $10,376
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,640
Hire date: 1998-01-28
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

Jeffrey Pinoniemi holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Patrol Investigative Unit. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,640. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Blake Cederstrom

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,627

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $109,106
Overtime: $18,521
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,627
Hire date: 1998-07-08
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

Blake Cederstrom holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,627. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jason Halvorson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,603

Sub-department: State Patrol Training Team 1
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $13,105
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,603
Hire date: 1998-01-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Morrison

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, Jason Halvorson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within State Patrol Training Team 1. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,603. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nathan Faust

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,470

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $97,768
Overtime: $29,702
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,470
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: Hennepin

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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

Nathan Faust holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,470. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

David Hoffman

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,347

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $110,765
Overtime: $15,849
Other pay: $734
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,347
Hire date: 2015-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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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, David Hoffman serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,347. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Travis Elmer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,258

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $107,610
Overtime: $19,648
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,258
Hire date: 2011-02-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

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

At Public Safety Department, Travis Elmer serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,258. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jesse Grabow

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,255

Sub-department: StatePatrol Public Information
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $7,154
Other pay: $5,603
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,255
Hire date: 1998-01-21
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

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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

Jesse Grabow holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Statepatrol Public Information. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,255. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Riley Kolquist

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,228

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $106,653
Overtime: $20,575
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,228
Hire date: 2015-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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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

Riley Kolquist works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Riley earned $127,228 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Cody Kisor

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,184

Sub-department: Detroit Lakes D 2900 Superviso
Base pay: $111,456
Overtime: $11,637
Other pay: $4,091
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,184
Hire date: 2015-01-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

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

Cody Kisor is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Superviso. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $127,184. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Richard Pender Jr

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,012

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $106,031
Overtime: $20,929
Other pay: $51
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,012
Hire date: 2004-05-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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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

Richard Pender Jr works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. Richard earned $127,012 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

John Ophoven

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,981

Sub-department: Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay: $102,011
Overtime: $24,621
Other pay: $349
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,981
Hire date: 2020-01-06
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

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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

John Ophoven works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. John earned $126,981 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Rachel Ersbo

Information Technology Specialist 4/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,948

Sub-department: Tech & Infra Shared Svcs COE
Base pay: $118,511
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,437
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,948
Hire date: 2006-11-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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

Rachel Ersbo holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 4 at Public Safety Department within Technician & Infra Shared Services Coe. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,948. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Backer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$126,938

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $107,867
Overtime: $19,070
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,938
Hire date: 2009-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

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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

Kyle Backer is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $126,938. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kyle Koeberl

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,935

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $111,961
Overtime: $14,974
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,935
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: Washington

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

At Public Safety Department, Kyle Koeberl serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,935. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Cody Pederson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,893

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $107,661
Overtime: $19,233
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,893
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: St Louis

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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, Cody Pederson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,893. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Reed Bye

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,888

Sub-department: Air Patrol Surveilance
Base pay: $121,627
Overtime: $5,261
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,888
Hire date: 2003-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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

Reed Bye is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Air Patrol Surveilance. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,888. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ryan Marthaler

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,844

Sub-department: CVI Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300
Base pay: $113,616
Overtime: $13,228
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,844
Hire date: 2009-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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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

Ryan Marthaler is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,844. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.