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

Ashley Johnson

Buyer 2/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$36,121

Sub-department: State Patrol Adm Support Staff
Base pay: $34,223
Overtime: $33
Other pay: $1,865
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,121
Hire date: 2018-12-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
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

Ashley Johnson holds the role of Buyer 2 at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,121. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Craig Stenbak

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$36,070

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 1B
Base pay: $35,462
Overtime: $608
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,070
Hire date: 2024-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Craig Stenbak is a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 1B. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $36,070. Union affiliation: Technical.

Logan Welter

Capitol Complex Security Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$35,523

Sub-department: Capitol Security Support
Base pay: -$780
Overtime: $29,625
Other pay: $6,678
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,523
Hire date: 2016-12-19
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Logan Welter is a Capitol Complex Security Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Capitol Security Support. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $35,523. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Eli Tipoh

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$35,299

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 1B
Base pay: $33,524
Overtime: $1,775
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,299
Hire date: 2024-10-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Eli Tipoh works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 1B. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Eli earned $35,299 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Alethia Landis

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$35,293

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 2B
Base pay: $34,128
Overtime: $1,165
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,293
Hire date: 2024-10-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alethia Landis holds the role of Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 2B. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,293. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Kellie Pruitt

Management Analyst 1/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$35,211

Sub-department: BCA Lab Biology 1
Base pay: $35,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,211
Hire date: 2023-08-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Kellie Pruitt holds the role of Management Analyst 1 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 1. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,211. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Spinks

Customer Services Specialist Int/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$35,065

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 2B
Base pay: $35,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,065
Hire date: 2021-08-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Laura Spinks serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within Dvs Exam Region 2B. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,065. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Collin Bluth

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$35,003

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 1B
Base pay: $34,707
Overtime: $296
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,003
Hire date: 2024-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Collin Bluth serves as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist within Dvs Exam Region 1B. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,003. Union affiliation: Technical.

Marsha Gawboy

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$34,934

Sub-department: DVSCustSupSpecialPlate/Impound
Base pay: $10,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,018
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,934
Hire date: 1994-11-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marsha Gawboy holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Public Safety Department within Dvscustsupspecialplate/Impound. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,934. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Barbara Hansen

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$34,841

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 4B
Base pay: $34,378
Overtime: $462
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,841
Hire date: 2024-10-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Barbara Hansen is a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 4B. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $34,841. Union affiliation: Technical.

Michal Czerny

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$34,650

Sub-department: DVS MV Title & Registration 1
Base pay: $34,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,650
Hire date: 2024-08-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michal Czerny works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for Public Safety Department within Dvs Mv Title & Registration 1. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Michal earned $34,650 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Billy Yang

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$34,581

Sub-department: DVS Dealers & Inspections #2
Base pay: $33,960
Overtime: $164
Other pay: $457
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,581
Hire date: 2016-02-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Billy Yang works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist Senior for Public Safety Department within Dvs Dealers & Inspections #2. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Billy earned $34,581 in 2024. Union affiliation: Technical.

Heidi Hoffmann

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$34,506

Sub-department: DVSCustSupSpecialPlate/Impound
Base pay: $34,216
Overtime: $289
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,506
Hire date: 1975-01-14
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Heidi Hoffmann works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Public Safety Department within Dvscustsupspecialplate/Impound. Their tenure dates to 1975, about 50 years as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. Heidi earned $34,506 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Rachel Laforge

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$34,425

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 4B
Base pay: $34,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,425
Hire date: 2011-01-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rachel Laforge holds the role of Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 4B. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,425. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Jane Unbehaun

Customer Services Specialist Int/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$34,206

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 10B
Base pay: $34,206
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,206
Hire date: 1997-06-02
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.2
Work county: Pennington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 218
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jane Unbehaun holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Int at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 10B. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a part-time, 0.2 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,206. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Samuel Cox

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$34,202

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 4B
Base pay: $33,835
Overtime: $367
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,202
Hire date: 2023-09-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Samuel Cox is a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 4B. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $34,202. Union affiliation: Technical.

Linda Fischer

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$34,148

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 8B
Base pay: $34,055
Overtime: $90
Other pay: $3
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,148
Hire date: 2024-10-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Linda Fischer serves as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist within Dvs Exam Region 8B. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,148. Union affiliation: Technical.

Kelsey Harms

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$34,102

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Clerical
Base pay: $33,216
Overtime: $886
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,102
Hire date: 2020-11-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kelsey Harms is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Clerical. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $34,102. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Abby Lindhout

Forensic Scientist 1/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$34,039

Sub-department: BCA Lab Biology 1
Base pay: $32,877
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,161
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,039
Hire date: 2024-11-06
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: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Abby Lindhout works as a Forensic Scientist 1 for Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 1. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Abby earned $34,039 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jared Sturgill

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$34,005

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 MNPASS
Base pay: $23,706
Overtime: $692
Other pay: $9,607
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,005
Hire date: 2007-09-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jared Sturgill is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Mnpass. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $34,005. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kong Lee

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$33,774

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 1B
Base pay: $33,494
Overtime: $279
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,774
Hire date: 2024-10-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Kong Lee serves as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist within Dvs Exam Region 1B. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,774. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Joanne Murray

Customer Services Specialist Int/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$33,674

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 4B
Base pay: $33,542
Overtime: $132
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,674
Hire date: 2000-08-02
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
Work county: Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Joanne Murray serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within Dvs Exam Region 4B. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,674. They are represented by Clerical.

Collin Grinstead

Trainee-Forensic Scientist 1/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$33,577

Sub-department: Bca Lab I&M 2
Base pay: $33,427
Overtime: $150
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,577
Hire date: 2024-10-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 2
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: Non-status
Classified Status: Non-Status
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Collin Grinstead works as a Trainee-Forensic Scientist 1 for Public Safety Department within Bca Lab I&M 2. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Collin earned $33,577 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jerry Sanchez

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$33,451

Sub-department: DVS Admin Cashiers/Audit
Base pay: $30,413
Overtime: $3,038
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,451
Hire date: 2024-11-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Jerry Sanchez serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Dvs Administrative Cashiers/Audit. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,451. They are represented by Clerical.

Alexia Benson

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$33,405

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 2B
Base pay: $32,932
Overtime: $388
Other pay: $84
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,405
Hire date: 2022-03-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alexia Benson is a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 2B. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $33,405. They are represented by Technical.

Bradley Mahoney

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$33,344

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 7B
Base pay: $31,516
Overtime: $372
Other pay: $1,457
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,344
Hire date: 2023-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Bradley Mahoney serves as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist within Dvs Exam Region 7B. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,344. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sarah Demarais

Management Analyst 2/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$33,330

Sub-department: Bca T.S./F.C. #3
Base pay: $33,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $123
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,330
Hire date: 2017-12-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sarah Demarais is a Management Analyst 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca T.S./F.C. #3. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $33,330. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Decowski

Liquor Control Invest Special/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$33,249

Sub-department: Alcohol & Gambling Enf Liq Inv
Base pay: $32,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $961
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,249
Hire date: 2017-11-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Decowski is a Liquor Control Invest Special at Public Safety Department within Alcohol & Gambling Enf Liq Inv. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $33,249. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jacob Moen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$33,163

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $7,885
Overtime: $4,856
Other pay: $20,422
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,163
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: Stearns

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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

Jacob Moen holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,163. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Karen Bruhn

Customer Services Specialist Princ/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$33,130

Sub-department: DVS Customer Support/PIC 2
Base pay: $30,323
Overtime: $2,304
Other pay: $503
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,130
Hire date: 1976-07-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 67
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karen Bruhn is a Customer Services Specialist Princ at Public Safety Department within Dvs Customer Support/Pic 2. They have served since 1976 (about 48 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $33,130. They are represented by Clerical.

Bradley Hickerson

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$33,042

Sub-department: DVS Driver Services Exam
Base pay: $30,395
Overtime: $1,267
Other pay: $1,381
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33,042
Hire date: 1998-08-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

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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

Bradley Hickerson is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Public Safety Department within Dvs Driver Services Exam. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $33,042. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nolan Hitt

Customer Services Specialist Int/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$32,953

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 3B
Base pay: $32,945
Overtime: $8
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,953
Hire date: 2024-09-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 61
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
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: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nolan Hitt works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 3B. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Nolan earned $32,953 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Kerry Wing

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$32,756

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 4B
Base pay: $32,564
Overtime: $192
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,756
Hire date: 2024-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Winona

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Kerry Wing serves as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist within Dvs Exam Region 4B. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,756. Union affiliation: Technical.

Anthony Benson

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$32,738

Sub-department: Ooc Programs
Base pay: $32,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,738
Hire date: 2025-02-12
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

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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

Anthony Benson works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Public Safety Department within Ooc Programs. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Anthony earned $32,738 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Austin Chanen

Capitol Complex Security Off/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$32,687

Sub-department: Capitol Security Day Shift 3
Base pay: $28,808
Overtime: $2,387
Other pay: $1,493
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,687
Hire date: 2024-12-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 66
Union / bargaining unit: Service
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: 203
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Austin Chanen serves as a Capitol Complex Security Off within Capitol Security Day Shift 3. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,687. Union affiliation: Service.

Lennis Fuller

Law Compliance Representative 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$32,675

Sub-department: CVI Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern
Base pay: $30,492
Overtime: $2,183
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,675
Hire date: 2011-09-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 70
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
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: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lennis Fuller is a Law Compliance Representative 2 at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $32,675. Union affiliation: Technical.

Theresa Tran

Management Analyst 1/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$32,558

Sub-department: BCA Lab Chemistry 1
Base pay: $32,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,558
Hire date: 2023-10-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Theresa Tran serves as a Management Analyst 1 within Bca Lab Chemistry 1. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,558. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bryan Beyl

Human Resources Specialist 1/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$32,539

Sub-department: Human Resources Staffing
Base pay: $32,539
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,539
Hire date: 2025-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
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: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bryan Beyl works as a Human Resources Specialist 1 for Public Safety Department within Human Resources Staffing. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Bryan earned $32,539 in 2025. They are represented by Confidential.

Cindy Hom

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$32,448

Sub-department: DVS Driver Services Exam
Base pay: $11,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,616
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,448
Hire date: 1976-03-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Cindy Hom serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Dvs Driver Services Exam. Their tenure dates to 1976, about 48 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,448. They are represented by Clerical.

Michael Ernster

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$32,406

Sub-department: Office of Communication 2
Base pay: $30,112
Overtime: $2,294
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,406
Hire date: 2025-02-26
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

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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

At Public Safety Department, Michael Ernster serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Office of Communication 2. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,406. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.