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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

Page 1

Jessica Zemien

Accounting Officer Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$93,281
Sub-department
Fas Accounting 2
Base pay
$93,281
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,281
Hire date
2014-03-26
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

Jessica Zemien is a Accounting Officer Principal at Public Safety Department within Fas Accounting 2. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,281. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Gilbertson

Deputy State Fire Marshal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$93,193
Sub-department
Fire Protection Team
Base pay
$85,499
Overtime
$7,694
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,193
Hire date
2023-03-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Timothy Gilbertson serves as a Deputy State Fire Marshal within Fire Protection Team. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,193. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carter Pavek

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,967
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$81,599
Overtime
$11,368
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,967
Hire date
2024-01-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

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

Carter Pavek is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,967. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Yeeleng Vue

Agency Policy Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,917
Sub-department
Comm Office Community Affairs
Base pay
$92,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,917
Hire date
2022-02-23
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, Yeeleng Vue serves as a Agency Policy Specialist within Community Office Community Affairs. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,917. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelvin Mccuskey

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,849
Sub-department
HSEM Homeland Security
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$1,825
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,849
Hire date
2022-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

Kelvin Mccuskey holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Public Safety Department within Hsem Homeland Security. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,849. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexander Wright

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,795
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$85,561
Overtime
$7,234
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,795
Hire date
2022-09-12
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

Alexander Wright is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,795. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Yer Lee

Human Resources Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,493
Sub-department
Human Resources Staffing
Base pay
$92,267
Overtime
$227
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,493
Hire date
2015-09-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Yer Lee holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 3 at Public Safety Department within Human Resources Staffing. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,493. They are represented by Confidential.

Hannah Potts

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,493
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$91,126
Overtime
$1,368
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,493
Hire date
2021-02-22
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

Hannah Potts works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Hannah earned $92,493 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kristen Oster

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,480
Sub-department
OTS Traffic Safety Program
Base pay
$92,480
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,480
Hire date
2006-04-24
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

Kristen Oster is a State Program Administrative Principal at Public Safety Department within Ots Traffic Safety Program. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,480. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tate Mills

State Program Administrative Senior/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$92,363
Sub-department
Fire Services and Support Team
Base pay
$81,114
Overtime
$7,538
Other pay
$3,711
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,363
Hire date
2016-10-19
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

Tate Mills works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Public Safety Department within Fire Services and Support Team. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Tate earned $92,363 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Terrance Gavic

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,362
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$89,786
Overtime
$2,576
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,362
Hire date
2024-01-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Terrance Gavic 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. Terrance earned $92,362 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kyle Oswald

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,344
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$81,990
Overtime
$10,354
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,344
Hire date
2023-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

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

Kyle Oswald works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Kyle earned $92,344 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicole Praska

Forensic Scientist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,300
Sub-department
Bca Lab I&M 1
Base pay
$92,081
Overtime
$219
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,300
Hire date
2015-11-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Nicole Praska serves as a Forensic Scientist 3 within Bca Lab I&M 1. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,300. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mason Turman

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,282
Sub-department
Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay
$83,689
Overtime
$7,116
Other pay
$1,477
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,282
Hire date
2022-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pennington

Source-specific fields

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

Mason Turman works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Mason earned $92,282 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Andrew Gallagher

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,243
Sub-department
St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay
$84,026
Overtime
$6,299
Other pay
$1,918
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,243
Hire date
2022-07-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

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

Andrew Gallagher is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,243. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kaci Cavallaro

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,186
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 2
Base pay
$75,358
Overtime
$11,969
Other pay
$4,859
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,186
Hire date
2019-05-29
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

Kaci Cavallaro is a Radio Communications Operator at Public Safety Department within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 2. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,186. Union affiliation: LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

John Peterson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,148
Sub-department
Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay
$84,485
Overtime
$6,174
Other pay
$1,488
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,148
Hire date
2022-09-12
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

At Public Safety Department, John Peterson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,148. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Daniel Rinta

Capitol Complex Security Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,146
Sub-department
Capitol Security Support
Base pay
$79,232
Overtime
$4,603
Other pay
$8,311
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,146
Hire date
1990-08-01
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

Daniel Rinta is a Capitol Complex Security Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Capitol Security Support. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,146. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Anthony Clafton

State Fire Safety Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$92,122
Sub-department
Fire Code Compliance
Base pay
$86,949
Overtime
$3,310
Other pay
$1,862
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,122
Hire date
2020-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
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
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anthony Clafton is a State Fire Safety Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Fire Code Compliance. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $92,122. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Kimberly Wilcox

State Program Administrative Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$92,080
Sub-department
DVS Driver Services
Base pay
$84,087
Overtime
$7,993
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,080
Hire date
1996-08-07
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

Kimberly Wilcox holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Public Safety Department within Dvs Driver Services. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,080. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Liimatainen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,962
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay
$86,877
Overtime
$5,085
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,962
Hire date
2022-02-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Safety Department, Jessica Liimatainen serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,962. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kimberly Cameron

Dvs Regional Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,942
Sub-department
DVS Placeholder #2
Base pay
$90,547
Overtime
$1,395
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,942
Hire date
2003-06-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

Kimberly Cameron is a Dvs Regional Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Dvs Placeholder #2. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,942. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Christopher Lohmer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,912
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$90,670
Overtime
$1,242
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,912
Hire date
2012-10-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Christopher Lohmer is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,912. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Zoran Stojkovski

Capitol Complex Security Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,908
Sub-department
Capitol Security Support
Base pay
$73,910
Overtime
$13,631
Other pay
$4,367
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,908
Hire date
2017-08-21
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

Zoran Stojkovski holds the role of Capitol Complex Security Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Capitol Security Support. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,908. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Daniel Beeson

Deputy State Fire Marshal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,715
Sub-department
Residential Inspections
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$690
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,715
Hire date
2002-03-13
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

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, Daniel Beeson serves as a Deputy State Fire Marshal within Residential Inspections. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,715. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Villcheck

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$91,684
Sub-department
HSEM Homeland Security
Base pay
$91,684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,684
Hire date
2009-07-27
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lisa Villcheck holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Public Safety Department within Hsem Homeland Security. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,684. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Cheney

Dvs Regional Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,646
Sub-department
DVS Placeholder P077111
Base pay
$89,392
Overtime
$2,254
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,646
Hire date
2008-04-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

Jessica Cheney works as a Dvs Regional Supervisor for Public Safety Department within Dvs Placeholder P077111. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. Jessica earned $91,646 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Every Gyi

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,563
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$82,380
Overtime
$9,183
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,563
Hire date
2021-10-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Every Gyi works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Every earned $91,563 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ryan Fuchs

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,525
Sub-department
Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay
$84,824
Overtime
$5,082
Other pay
$1,619
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,525
Hire date
2022-07-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pennington

Source-specific fields

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

Ryan Fuchs is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,525. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Stillings

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,521
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$86,638
Overtime
$4,883
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,521
Hire date
2022-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Michael Stillings serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,521. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brianna Alexander Mason

Engineering Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,507
Sub-department
HSEM RESP, REC & Mitigation
Base pay
$89,108
Overtime
$2,398
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,507
Hire date
2023-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Brianna Alexander Mason serves as a Engineering Specialist within Hsem Resp, Recreation & Mitigation. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,507. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

John Thao

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,488
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$82,769
Overtime
$7,419
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,488
Hire date
2023-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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, John Thao serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,488. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Rick Lee

Deputy State Fire Marshal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,288
Sub-department
Residential Inspections
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$263
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,288
Hire date
2015-01-28
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rick Lee is a Deputy State Fire Marshal at Public Safety Department within Residential Inspections. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,288. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Kukowski

Dvs Regional Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,255
Sub-department
DVS Placeholder #2
Base pay
$90,547
Overtime
$708
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,255
Hire date
2001-11-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

Timothy Kukowski holds the role of Dvs Regional Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Dvs Placeholder #2. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,255. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Daniel Sundem

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,242
Sub-department
Office of Communications
Base pay
$91,242
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,242
Hire date
2022-10-03
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

Daniel Sundem holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Public Safety Department within Office of Communications. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,242. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Mcguire

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,224
Sub-department
Roch Region Comm Team 1
Base pay
$85,740
Overtime
$3,937
Other pay
$1,548
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,224
Hire date
2012-08-15
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
Olmsted

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, Christopher Mcguire serves as a Radio Communications Operator within Roch Region Community Team 1. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,224. Their bargaining unit is LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Aitana Johnson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,118
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$87,270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,848
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,118
Hire date
2021-02-22
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

Aitana Johnson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,118. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Bailey Anderson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,087
Sub-department
Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay
$84,437
Overtime
$5,205
Other pay
$1,445
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,087
Hire date
2022-07-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pennington

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Bailey Anderson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,087. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jessica Cook

Dvs Program Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,078
Sub-department
DVS Driver Services
Base pay
$91,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,078
Hire date
2001-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Jessica Cook is a Dvs Program Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Dvs Driver Services. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,078. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Margaret Callaway

Dvs Regional Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$91,070
Sub-department
DVS Placeholder P077111
Base pay
$90,547
Overtime
$523
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,070
Hire date
1998-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

Margaret Callaway holds the role of Dvs Regional Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Dvs Placeholder P077111. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,070. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.