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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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Carolle David

Management Analyst 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$73,801
Sub-department
Bca Lab Evidence Intake
Base pay
$73,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,801
Hire date
1999-03-03
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

Carolle David holds the role of Management Analyst 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Evidence Intake. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,801. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Mcginty

Deputy State Fire Marshal/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$73,657
Sub-department
School Inspections/State Code
Base pay
$73,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,657
Hire date
1997-05-28
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Mcginty works as a Deputy State Fire Marshal for Public Safety Department within School Inspections/State Code. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $73,657 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sydney Stodolka

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$73,636
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 1
Base pay
$66,286
Overtime
$6,255
Other pay
$1,095
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,636
Hire date
2024-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U17 Public Safety RCO
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
227
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sydney Stodolka is a Radio Communications Operator at Public Safety Department within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 1. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,636. Union affiliation: LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Camille Shelton

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$73,597
Sub-department
DVS Legal Affairs
Base pay
$73,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,597
Hire date
2021-02-03
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

Camille Shelton is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Public Safety Department within Dvs Legal Affairs. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,597. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Leisenheimer

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$73,516
Sub-department
Dvs Dealers & Inspection #3
Base pay
$68,263
Overtime
$5,253
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,516
Hire date
1998-05-27
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, 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, William Leisenheimer serves as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist Senior within Dvs Dealers & Inspection #3. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,516. They are represented by Technical.

Emily Schimke

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$73,486
Sub-department
Bca F.C. #1
Base pay
$72,600
Overtime
$886
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,486
Hire date
2016-10-26
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

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, Emily Schimke serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Bca F.C. #1. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,486. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patricia Zafke

Planning Director State/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$73,473
Sub-department
Product Management
Base pay
$58,357
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15,116
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,473
Hire date
1994-11-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Patricia Zafke works as a Planning Director State for Public Safety Department within Product Management. Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. Patricia earned $73,473 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Clawson

Communications Specialist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$73,460
Sub-department
Bca Training
Base pay
$73,460
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,460
Hire date
2023-07-17
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

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

Amanda Clawson works as a Communications Specialist 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Training. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Amanda earned $73,460 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jamie Weinzetl

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$73,373
Sub-department
DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay
$72,393
Overtime
$980
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,373
Hire date
1999-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
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

Jamie Weinzetl is a Driver Improvement Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,373. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Elizabeth Gust

State Program Administrative Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$73,369
Sub-department
Mnjis Training & Auditing
Base pay
$73,140
Overtime
$229
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,369
Hire date
2019-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Elizabeth Gust serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Mnjis Training & Auditing. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,369. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Gale

Law Compliance Representative 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$73,315
Sub-department
CVI Mobile & Fixed 2400, SE,SW
Base pay
$66,316
Overtime
$2,876
Other pay
$4,123
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,315
Hire date
2023-06-07
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

David Gale holds the role of Law Compliance Representative 2 at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile & Fixed 2400, Se,Sw. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,315. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Michael Tester

Law Compliance Representative 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$73,286
Sub-department
School Bus Safety
Base pay
$71,906
Overtime
$1,375
Other pay
$5
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,286
Hire date
2021-07-07
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

Michael Tester holds the role of Law Compliance Representative 2 at Public Safety Department within School Bus Safety. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,286. Union affiliation: Technical.

Torry Ledin

Criminal Intelligence Analyst 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$73,230
Sub-department
Bca Cios #2
Base pay
$69,925
Overtime
$500
Other pay
$2,804
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,230
Hire date
2024-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Torry Ledin works as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Cios #2. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Torry earned $73,230 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Colette Celichowski

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$73,200
Sub-department
Bca Lab I&M 1
Base pay
$73,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,200
Hire date
2019-09-04
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

Colette Celichowski holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab I&M 1. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,200. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicole Finlay

Office Services Supervisor 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$73,030
Sub-department
DVS DC Central Office Coor
Base pay
$69,001
Overtime
$4,030
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,030
Hire date
2013-12-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicole Finlay works as a Office Services Supervisor 2 for Public Safety Department within Dvs Dc Central Office Coor. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $73,030 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Marlene Blowers

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,982
Sub-department
DVS Deputy Support
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$4,869
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,982
Hire date
1997-08-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
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

Marlene Blowers holds the role of State Program Administrative Technician Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Deputy Support. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,982. They are represented by Technical.

Jody Weldon

Dvs Assistant Regional Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,909
Sub-department
DVS Exam Region 3A
Base pay
$72,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,909
Hire date
1998-08-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carver

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

Jody Weldon is a Dvs Assistant Regional Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 3A. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,909. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Aimee Swanson

Criminal Intelligence Analyst 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,868
Sub-department
Bca Finance Criminal #2
Base pay
$70,782
Overtime
$205
Other pay
$1,881
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,868
Hire date
2015-03-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Aimee Swanson holds the role of Criminal Intelligence Analyst 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Finance Criminal #2. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,868. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brenden Dowd

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,854
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 1
Base pay
$65,927
Overtime
$6,202
Other pay
$726
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,854
Hire date
2024-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U17 Public Safety RCO
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
227
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Brenden Dowd serves as a Radio Communications Operator within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 1. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,854. Their bargaining unit is LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Messa Vang

State Program Administrative Senior/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$72,680
Sub-department
HSEM School Safety Center
Base pay
$72,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,680
Hire date
2015-01-05
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

Messa Vang is a State Program Administrative Senior at Public Safety Department within Hsem School Safety Center. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $72,680. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Lundell

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,627
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 1
Base pay
$68,675
Overtime
$3,152
Other pay
$800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,627
Hire date
2023-11-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U17 Public Safety RCO
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
227
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Lundell holds the role of Radio Communications Operator at Public Safety Department within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 1. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,627. They are represented by LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Melvyn Goce

Law Compliance Representative 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,621
Sub-department
CVI Mobile & Fixed 2400, SE,SW
Base pay
$71,215
Overtime
$660
Other pay
$747
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,621
Hire date
2022-12-07
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, Melvyn Goce serves as a Law Compliance Representative 2 within Cvi Mobile & Fixed 2400, Se,Sw. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,621. Union affiliation: Technical.

Amanda Durham

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,611
Sub-department
DVS MV Title & Registration 3
Base pay
$61,593
Overtime
$11,019
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,611
Hire date
2009-04-23
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

Amanda Durham holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Dvs Mv Title & Registration 3. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,611. They are represented by Clerical.

Janell Twardowski

Criminal Intelligence Analyst 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,553
Sub-department
Bca Cios #4
Base pay
$71,608
Overtime
$944
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,553
Hire date
2000-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Janell Twardowski serves as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst 2 within Bca Cios #4. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,553. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Sommers

Office & Administrative Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,550
Sub-department
DVS Issuing 2
Base pay
$51,993
Overtime
$20,539
Other pay
$18
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,550
Hire date
2011-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
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, Amy Sommers serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist within Dvs Issuing 2. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,550. They are represented by Clerical.

Eric Ray

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,433
Sub-department
Fas Procurement Team
Base pay
$72,389
Overtime
$45
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,433
Hire date
2020-01-08
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, Eric Ray serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Fas Procurement Team. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,433. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tina Abrahamson

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$72,301
Sub-department
Bca Cios #4
Base pay
$63,678
Overtime
$8,343
Other pay
$280
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,301
Hire date
1999-03-08
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

Tina Abrahamson holds the role of State Program Administrative Technician Specialist at Public Safety Department within Bca Cios #4. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,301. They are represented by Technical.

Lawrence Nava

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,300
Sub-department
DVS Dealers & Inspections #2
Base pay
$71,977
Overtime
$323
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,300
Hire date
1990-07-23
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lawrence Nava is a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Dvs Dealers & Inspections #2. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,300. Union affiliation: Technical.

Daniel Scruggs

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,232
Sub-department
DVS Exam Region 4B
Base pay
$71,897
Overtime
$335
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,232
Hire date
2023-06-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mower

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 Scruggs serves as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist within Dvs Exam Region 4B. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,232. Union affiliation: Technical.

Whendy Rott

Law Compliance Representative 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,083
Sub-department
School Bus Safety
Base pay
$69,843
Overtime
$2,240
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,083
Hire date
1990-04-10
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, Whendy Rott serves as a Law Compliance Representative 2 within School Bus Safety. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,083. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Aaron Tovson

Law Compliance Representative 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,061
Sub-department
CVI Fixed 2900 RR/MH
Base pay
$66,303
Overtime
$3,091
Other pay
$2,667
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,061
Hire date
2023-06-07
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, Aaron Tovson serves as a Law Compliance Representative 2 within Cvi Fixed 2900 Rr/Mh. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,061. Union affiliation: Technical.

Every Gyi

Trainee-St Patrol Tpr 2 (Trdl)/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$72,053
Sub-department
State Patrol Training Team 2
Base pay
$65,295
Overtime
$6,705
Other pay
$53
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,053
Hire date
2021-10-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
Corrections Officers
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
208
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Non-status
Classified Status
Non-Status
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Every Gyi is a Trainee-St Patrol Tpr 2 (Trdl) at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Training Team 2. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $72,053. Union affiliation: Corrections Officers.

Shannon Brewin

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,035
Sub-department
DVS Dealers & Inspections #2
Base pay
$71,977
Overtime
$58
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,035
Hire date
1996-06-12
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shannon Brewin holds the role of Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Dvs Dealers & Inspections #2. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,035. They are represented by Technical.

Erica Beckman

Research Analyst Supervisor Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$72,017
Sub-department
OTS Traffic Safety Management
Base pay
$72,017
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,017
Hire date
2024-10-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
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

Erica Beckman holds the role of Research Analyst Supervisor Senior at Public Safety Department within Ots Traffic Safety Management. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,017. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Reed Bakke

Staff Attorney 1/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$71,913
Sub-department
Comm Office Deputy
Base pay
$69,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,392
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,913
Hire date
2023-07-31
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

Reed Bakke holds the role of Staff Attorney 1 at Public Safety Department within Community Office Deputy. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,913. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kat Vue

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$71,906
Sub-department
OTS Traffic Safety Program
Base pay
$71,906
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,906
Hire date
2016-08-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Kat Vue holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Public Safety Department within Ots Traffic Safety Program. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,906. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.