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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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Deacon Schlichting

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$66,051
Sub-department
Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay
$60,898
Overtime
$5,153
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,051
Hire date
2024-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Deacon Schlichting is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,051. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Tyler Horn

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$66,019
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$61,222
Overtime
$4,797
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,019
Hire date
2024-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Tyler Horn works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Tyler earned $66,019 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Mason Schwerzler

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,976
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$61,222
Overtime
$4,754
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,976
Hire date
2024-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

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

Mason Schwerzler works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Mason earned $65,976 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Marc Sombke

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,958
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$61,222
Overtime
$4,736
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,958
Hire date
2024-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Marc Sombke works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Marc earned $65,958 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Steven Williams

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,928
Sub-department
Dvs Mnlars Veh/Supp Services
Base pay
$65,787
Overtime
$141
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,928
Hire date
2014-12-22
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

Steven Williams is a State Program Administrative Director at Public Safety Department within Dvs Mnlars Veh/Supp Services. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,928. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Nhiakou Vang

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,919
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$61,613
Overtime
$4,306
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,919
Hire date
2024-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Nhiakou Vang holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,919. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Talitha Burtis

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,917
Sub-department
Bca Lab Toxicology
Base pay
$65,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,917
Hire date
2022-05-03
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

At Public Safety Department, Talitha Burtis serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab Toxicology. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,917. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Kronick

Law Compliance Representative 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,904
Sub-department
School Bus Safety
Base pay
$65,882
Overtime
$22
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,904
Hire date
2015-08-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
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

At Public Safety Department, Daniel Kronick serves as a Law Compliance Representative 2 within School Bus Safety. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,904. They are represented by Technical.

Steven Nyberg

Law Compliance Representative 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,892
Sub-department
School Bus Safety
Base pay
$65,554
Overtime
$338
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,892
Hire date
2008-02-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
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

Steven Nyberg works as a Law Compliance Representative 2 for Public Safety Department within School Bus Safety. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. Steven earned $65,892 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Bryan Smallwood

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,889
Sub-department
Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay
$60,898
Overtime
$4,992
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,889
Hire date
2024-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Bryan Smallwood holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,889. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kimberly Shealy

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,862
Sub-department
DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay
$64,143
Overtime
$1,719
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,862
Hire date
2013-02-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
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

Kimberly Shealy is a Driver Improvement Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,862. They are represented by Technical.

Chad Ziemer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,831
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$61,222
Overtime
$4,608
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,831
Hire date
2024-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

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

Chad Ziemer holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,831. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Quinn Robertson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,823
Sub-department
Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay
$61,278
Overtime
$4,544
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,823
Hire date
2024-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Quinn Robertson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,823. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Andrew Kolar

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,787
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$61,222
Overtime
$4,565
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,787
Hire date
2024-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Andrew Kolar is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,787. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Eli Grubbs

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,747
Sub-department
Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay
$61,278
Overtime
$4,468
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,747
Hire date
2024-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Eli Grubbs is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,747. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Roger Fabian-Gonzalez

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,696
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$61,222
Overtime
$4,474
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,696
Hire date
2024-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Roger Fabian-Gonzalez serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,696. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Aimee Swanson

Criminal Intelligence Analyst/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$65,680
Sub-department
Bca T.S./F.C. #2
Base pay
$64,666
Overtime
$392
Other pay
$621
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,680
Hire date
2015-03-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aimee Swanson holds the role of Criminal Intelligence Analyst at Public Safety Department within Bca T.S./F.C. #2. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,680. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Trisha Bauman

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,632
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay
$60,898
Overtime
$4,735
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,632
Hire date
2024-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Trisha Bauman holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,632. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nathan Lind

Office Services Supervisor 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,610
Sub-department
DVSTitlesRegistration&Support
Base pay
$65,610
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,610
Hire date
2005-03-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Nathan Lind works as a Office Services Supervisor 3 for Public Safety Department within Dvstitlesregistration&Support. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Nathan earned $65,610 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Allison Hostrawser

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$65,563
Sub-department
OJP Financial Compliance
Base pay
$65,563
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,563
Hire date
2010-03-15
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

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

Allison Hostrawser is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Public Safety Department within Ojp Financial Compliance. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $65,563. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Maureen Lininger

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,551
Sub-department
DVS VS Title & Registration 2
Base pay
$55,391
Overtime
$10,161
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,551
Hire date
2016-11-07
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, Maureen Lininger serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Dvs Vs Title & Registration 2. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,551. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Latoria Mcclenton

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$65,528
Sub-department
Bca Cios #4
Base pay
$49,597
Overtime
$11,712
Other pay
$4,218
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,528
Hire date
2021-09-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Latoria Mcclenton serves as a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist within Bca Cios #4. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,528. Union affiliation: Technical.

Abby Brown

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,502
Sub-department
OJP Financial Compliance
Base pay
$65,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,502
Hire date
2018-03-19
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

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

Abby Brown works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Public Safety Department within Ojp Financial Compliance. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Abby earned $65,502 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Lemon

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,500
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$61,222
Overtime
$4,278
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,500
Hire date
2022-04-08
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

Joseph Lemon holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,500. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Daniel Nowacki

Capitol Complex Security Off/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,499
Sub-department
Capitol Security Day Shift 2
Base pay
$58,113
Overtime
$6,918
Other pay
$468
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,499
Hire date
2017-08-21
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, Daniel Nowacki serves as a Capitol Complex Security Off within Capitol Security Day Shift 2. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,499. Union affiliation: Service.

Tara Helm

Transp Program Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$65,480
Sub-department
OTS Traffic Safety Support
Base pay
$65,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,480
Hire date
2016-09-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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

Tara Helm holds the role of Transp Program Specialist 3 at Public Safety Department within Ots Traffic Safety Support. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,480. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Cholwek

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,476
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay
$60,898
Overtime
$4,578
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,476
Hire date
2024-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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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

Christopher Cholwek holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,476. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Casey Coussens

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,454
Sub-department
Biometrics Unit
Base pay
$57,817
Overtime
$4,339
Other pay
$3,297
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,454
Hire date
2020-03-18
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
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Casey Coussens holds the role of Fingerprint Technician at Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,454. They are represented by Technical.

Christina Primeau

Dvs Assistant Regional Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,394
Sub-department
DVS Exam Region 1A
Base pay
$65,394
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,394
Hire date
2016-04-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christina Primeau holds the role of Dvs Assistant Regional Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 1A. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,394. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Meagan Buchholz

Human Resources Technician 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,390
Sub-department
Human Resources Transactions
Base pay
$65,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,390
Hire date
2024-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
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

Meagan Buchholz holds the role of Human Resources Technician 2 at Public Safety Department within Human Resources Transactions. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,390. They are represented by Confidential.

Lor Yang

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,343
Sub-department
Bca Legal Services
Base pay
$63,538
Overtime
$1,805
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,343
Hire date
2012-06-20
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
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

Lor Yang works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Public Safety Department within Bca Legal Services. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Lor earned $65,343 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danielle Smith

Forensic Scientist 1/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,334
Sub-department
BCA Lab Biology 2
Base pay
$63,656
Overtime
$1,679
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,334
Hire date
2022-07-13
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

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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

Danielle Smith works as a Forensic Scientist 1 for Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 2. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Danielle earned $65,334 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ginger Worwa

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,300
Sub-department
DVS Deputy Support
Base pay
$65,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,300
Hire date
2018-12-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ginger Worwa is a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Deputy Support. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,300. They are represented by Technical.

Madeline Ries

Management Analyst 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,296
Sub-department
Criminal History Unit
Base pay
$63,979
Overtime
$1,317
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,296
Hire date
2021-07-28
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Madeline Ries works as a Management Analyst 2 for Public Safety Department within Criminal History Unit. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Madeline earned $65,296 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Yang Thor

Capitol Complex Security Off/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,269
Sub-department
Capitol Sec Afternoon Shift
Base pay
$61,224
Overtime
$1,123
Other pay
$2,922
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,269
Hire date
2022-06-22
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

Yang Thor holds the role of Capitol Complex Security Off at Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Afternoon Shift. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,269. They are represented by Service.

Kathryn Otto

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,215
Sub-department
DVS VS Title & Registration 2
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$3,625
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,215
Hire date
2007-10-17
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kathryn Otto holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Dvs Vs Title & Registration 2. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,215. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Orlando Cyprian

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,163
Sub-department
DVS Deputy Support
Base pay
$59,104
Overtime
$6,060
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,163
Hire date
2018-01-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Orlando Cyprian works as a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Deputy Support. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Orlando earned $65,163 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Stephanie Jensen

Office Services Supervisor 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,063
Sub-department
DVS Operations Support
Base pay
$65,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,063
Hire date
2007-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Stephanie Jensen is a Office Services Supervisor 2 at Public Safety Department within Dvs Operations Support. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,063. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Bryan Mckerley

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,063
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$61,222
Overtime
$3,840
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,063
Hire date
2024-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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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

Bryan Mckerley is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,063. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Rosemarina Siegfreid

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$65,054
Sub-department
BCA Lab Toxicology 2
Base pay
$65,054
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,054
Hire date
2021-12-28
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

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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, Rosemarina Siegfreid serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab Toxicology 2. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,054. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.