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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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Megan Reetz Magnuson

Grants Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$89,338
Sub-department
OJP Crime Victim Grants
Base pay
$89,338
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,338
Hire date
2017-01-04
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

Megan Reetz Magnuson holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Ojp Crime Victim Grants. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,338. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melanie Hundt

Auditor Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$89,294
Sub-department
DVS Prorate Audit
Base pay
$83,485
Overtime
$5,810
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,294
Hire date
2004-10-27
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, Melanie Hundt serves as a Auditor Senior within Dvs Prorate Audit. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,294. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lindsay Peterson

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$89,204
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 6
Base pay
$72,890
Overtime
$14,788
Other pay
$1,526
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,204
Hire date
2022-05-11
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

Lindsay Peterson works as a Radio Communications Operator for Public Safety Department within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 6. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Lindsay earned $89,204 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Xing Pha

Management Analyst 4/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$89,158
Sub-department
Dvs Mnlars Management
Base pay
$89,158
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,158
Hire date
2019-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

Xing Pha is a Management Analyst 4 at Public Safety Department within Dvs Mnlars Management. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,158. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Vaagenes

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,896
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay
$87,797
Overtime
$803
Other pay
$295
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,896
Hire date
2019-01-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Sarah Vaagenes is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,896. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Lindsey Bartholdi

Criminal Intelligence Analyst 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,877
Sub-department
Bca Spro #3
Base pay
$78,879
Overtime
$7,520
Other pay
$2,478
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,877
Hire date
2016-12-29
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, Lindsey Bartholdi serves as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst 2 within Bca Spro #3. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,877. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristine Kvols

Grants Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,855
Sub-department
Ojp Grants Teal Team
Base pay
$88,855
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,855
Hire date
2022-02-25
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, Kristine Kvols serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Ojp Grants Teal Team. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,855. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Caleb Small

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,677
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$79,179
Overtime
$8,979
Other pay
$519
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,677
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
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

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

Caleb Small is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,677. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Gregory Lind

Law Compliance Representative 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,596
Sub-department
CVI Mobile&Fixed 2700,3100
Base pay
$84,690
Overtime
$3,808
Other pay
$99
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,596
Hire date
1983-06-06
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

Gregory Lind is a Law Compliance Representative 2 at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2700,3100. They have served since 1983 (about 42 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,596. Union affiliation: Technical.

Craig Plummer

Dvs Title & Registr Program Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,507
Sub-department
DVS Vehicle Services
Base pay
$87,331
Overtime
$1,175
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,507
Hire date
2000-03-01
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Craig Plummer is a Dvs Title & Registr Program Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Dvs Vehicle Services. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,507. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jessa Justen

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,476
Sub-department
BCA Lab Biology 2
Base pay
$78,802
Overtime
$2,273
Other pay
$7,401
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,476
Hire date
2019-04-03
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

Jessa Justen is a Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 2. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,476. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Yuri Selby-Pfahl

Criminal Intelligence Analyst/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,433
Sub-department
Bca Cios #4
Base pay
$70,255
Overtime
$16,187
Other pay
$1,990
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,433
Hire date
2016-01-13
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

Yuri Selby-Pfahl is a Criminal Intelligence Analyst at Public Safety Department within Bca Cios #4. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,433. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Craig Milani

Management Analyst Staff Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,419
Sub-department
Fire Data / Education Team
Base pay
$86,939
Overtime
$1,481
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,419
Hire date
2022-10-05
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

Craig Milani is a Management Analyst Staff Specialist at Public Safety Department within Fire Data / Education Team. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $88,419. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bobbi Simonitch

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,277
Sub-department
Criminal History Unit
Base pay
$65,151
Overtime
$23,125
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,277
Hire date
2012-12-26
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bobbi Simonitch holds the role of State Program Administrative Technician Specialist at Public Safety Department within Criminal History Unit. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,277. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Scott Clarke

Law Compliance Representative 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,193
Sub-department
CVI Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300
Base pay
$77,024
Overtime
$272
Other pay
$10,898
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,193
Hire date
1983-12-28
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

Scott Clarke works as a Law Compliance Representative 2 for Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300. They have served since 1983 (about 42 years) as a full-time employee. Scott earned $88,193 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Samantha Warnecke

Forensic Scientist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,145
Sub-department
BCA Lab Toxicology 2
Base pay
$88,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,145
Hire date
2017-07-26
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, Samantha Warnecke serves as a Forensic Scientist 3 within Bca Lab Toxicology 2. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,145. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Olson

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,140
Sub-department
BCA Lab Chemistry 2
Base pay
$45,949
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$42,191
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,140
Hire date
2016-01-13
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

Samantha Olson works as a Forensic Scientist 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Chemistry 2. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Samantha earned $88,140 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Bradshaw

Capitol Complex Security Off/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,106
Sub-department
Capitol Security Day Shift 3
Base pay
$65,382
Overtime
$20,505
Other pay
$2,219
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,106
Hire date
2011-03-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicholas Bradshaw holds the role of Capitol Complex Security Off at Public Safety Department within Capitol Security Day Shift 3. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,106. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Taylor Blatchford

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,104
Sub-department
Bca Legal Services
Base pay
$88,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,104
Hire date
2021-10-06
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

At Public Safety Department, Taylor Blatchford serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Bca Legal Services. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,104. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jessica Bartak

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,041
Sub-department
Bca Lab Bemidji 1
Base pay
$84,205
Overtime
$633
Other pay
$3,203
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,041
Hire date
2016-01-13
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
Beltrami

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, Jessica Bartak serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab Bemidji 1. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,041. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carter Oster

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,037
Sub-department
HSEM Homeland Security
Base pay
$87,588
Overtime
$449
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,037
Hire date
2022-05-04
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

Carter Oster holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Public Safety Department within Hsem Homeland Security. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,037. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melvin Dinius

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,027
Sub-department
DVS Deputy Support
Base pay
$69,420
Overtime
$18,605
Other pay
$2
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,027
Hire date
2013-07-31
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, 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, Melvin Dinius serves as a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist within Dvs Deputy Support. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,027. They are represented by Technical.

Charles Sexton Jr

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,972
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 2
Base pay
$80,931
Overtime
$5,844
Other pay
$1,197
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,972
Hire date
2017-09-20
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

Charles Sexton Jr is a Radio Communications Operator at Public Safety Department within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 2. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,972. Their bargaining unit is LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Katharine Webb

Radio Communications Supervsr/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$87,962
Sub-department
State Patrol Metro Communicati
Base pay
$79,042
Overtime
$1,631
Other pay
$7,289
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,962
Hire date
2014-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Katharine Webb holds the role of Radio Communications Supervsr at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Metro Communicati. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,962. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Ruth Mills

Accounting Officer Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,892
Sub-department
Fas Accounting 1
Base pay
$87,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,892
Hire date
1996-05-01
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

Ruth Mills is a Accounting Officer Senior at Public Safety Department within Fas Accounting 1. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,892. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Kutty

Crime Victims Ombudsman Invest/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
OJP Training and Research Team
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
1998-06-15
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

Rebecca Kutty works as a Crime Victims Ombudsman Invest for Public Safety Department within Ojp Training and Research Team. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $87,888 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kayla Yang

Accounting Officer Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
Fas Finance & Accounting
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
2006-04-24
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

At Public Safety Department, Kayla Yang serves as a Accounting Officer Senior within Fas Finance & Accounting. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,888. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Aida Tosca

Grants Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
OJP Crime Victim Grants
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
1995-10-04
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, Aida Tosca serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Ojp Crime Victim Grants. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,888. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelley Brim

Grants Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
OJP Crime Victim Grants
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
2018-06-13
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, Kelley Brim serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Ojp Crime Victim Grants. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,888. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeremy Plonski

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,722
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$75,586
Overtime
$12,136
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,722
Hire date
2022-07-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Jeremy Plonski 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 $87,722. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Austin Smith

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,685
Sub-department
Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay
$82,505
Overtime
$3,489
Other pay
$1,691
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,685
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
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, Austin Smith 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 $87,685. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Trent Fischer

State Program Administrative Manager/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$87,642
Sub-department
Bca Pca #4
Base pay
$87,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$532
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,642
Hire date
2023-08-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Trent Fischer works as a State Program Administrative Manager for Public Safety Department within Bca Pca #4. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Trent earned $87,642 in 2024. They are represented by Manager.

Catherine Barrie-Medellin

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,533
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 MNPASS
Base pay
$81,616
Overtime
$5,917
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,533
Hire date
2016-10-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Catherine Barrie-Medellin is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Mnpass. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,533. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Maryan Saad

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,432
Sub-department
Mnjis Training & Auditing
Base pay
$87,397
Overtime
$35
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,432
Hire date
2008-05-14
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, Maryan Saad serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Mnjis Training & Auditing. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,432. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Zupfer

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$87,324
Sub-department
Bca Training
Base pay
$87,293
Overtime
$31
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,324
Hire date
2015-02-25
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jessica Zupfer holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Public Safety Department within Bca Training. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,324. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marshall Freeman

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$87,285
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$64,273
Overtime
$8,280
Other pay
$14,731
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,285
Hire date
2021-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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, 2024
No
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, Marshall Freeman serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,285. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Laurisa Clay

Proj Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,230
Sub-department
Comm Office Community Affairs
Base pay
$85,887
Overtime
$1,343
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,230
Hire date
2023-11-27
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Laurisa Clay serves as a Proj Supervisor within Community Office Community Affairs. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,230. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Michaela Bradshaw

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,204
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 4
Base pay
$73,753
Overtime
$9,287
Other pay
$4,164
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,204
Hire date
2022-10-12
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

Michaela Bradshaw holds the role of Radio Communications Operator at Public Safety Department within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 4. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,204. They are represented by LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Laura Huseby

Deputy State Fire Marshal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,058
Sub-department
Residential Inspections
Base pay
$87,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,058
Hire date
1987-06-15
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

Laura Huseby holds the role of Deputy State Fire Marshal at Public Safety Department within Residential Inspections. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,058. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Cook

Dvs Regional Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$87,014
Sub-department
DVS Placeholder #2
Base pay
$86,618
Overtime
$396
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,014
Hire date
2001-05-09
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, 2024
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 Regional Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Dvs Placeholder #2. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $87,014. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.