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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
Employees
2,398
Median total
$76,256
Highest record
$236,646

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$424$171,977+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 2

David Spivey

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$176,528
Sub-department
Capitol Security LE
Base pay
$141,494
Overtime
$18,054
Other pay
$16,980
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$176,528
Hire date
2005-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Spivey works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within Capitol Security Le. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. David earned $176,528 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Daniil Poptelecan

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$175,597
Sub-department
Executive Protection
Base pay
$115,562
Overtime
$59,134
Other pay
$900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,597
Hire date
2013-10-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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, Daniil Poptelecan serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Executive Protection. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,597. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joseph Dwyer

State Patrol Major/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$175,251
Sub-department
State Patrol Mgmt
Base pay
$158,853
Overtime
$4,907
Other pay
$11,491
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,251
Hire date
1997-01-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
39
Union / bargaining unit
Severed
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
219
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joseph Dwyer works as a State Patrol Major for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Management. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $175,251 in 2025. They are represented by Severed.

Travis Schaap

State Patrol Major/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$175,012
Sub-department
State Patrol Mgmt
Base pay
$163,788
Overtime
$786
Other pay
$10,437
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$175,012
Hire date
1996-06-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
39
Union / bargaining unit
Severed
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
219
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Travis Schaap is a State Patrol Major at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Management. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $175,012. Their bargaining unit is Severed.

Kimberly Parker

General Counsel 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$174,916
Sub-department
Comm Office Dep Comm's Staff
Base pay
$174,916
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,916
Hire date
1994-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
27
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kimberly Parker is a General Counsel 3 at Public Safety Department within Community Office Deputy Comm's Staff. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $174,916. They are represented by Manager.

Michael Eck

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$174,491
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Supervisors
Base pay
$138,140
Overtime
$26,386
Other pay
$9,965
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$174,491
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Eck works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Supervisors. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. Michael earned $174,491 in 2025. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Adam Fulton

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$173,801
Sub-department
StatePatrolTrng/Policy/RM/Ins
Base pay
$153,698
Overtime
$8,024
Other pay
$12,079
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$173,801
Hire date
2003-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
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
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Adam Fulton works as a State Patrol Captain for Public Safety Department within Statepatroltrng/Policy/Rm/Ins. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. Adam earned $173,801 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Catherine Knutson

Forensic Laboratory Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$173,117
Sub-department
BCA Support Mgmt
Base pay
$169,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,727
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$173,117
Hire date
1999-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Catherine Knutson is a Forensic Laboratory Director at Public Safety Department within Bca Support Management. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $173,117. They are represented by Manager.

Eric Micek

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$172,914
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Supervisors
Base pay
$139,284
Overtime
$17,170
Other pay
$16,461
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,914
Hire date
2004-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Micek works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Supervisors. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. Eric earned $172,914 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Bradley Norland

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$172,658
Sub-department
Thief River Falls D3200 Superv
Base pay
$141,286
Overtime
$14,083
Other pay
$17,289
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,658
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bradley Norland holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Superv. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,658. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Michael Wedin

State Patrol Major/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$172,610
Sub-department
State Patrol Mgmt
Base pay
$156,647
Overtime
$4,502
Other pay
$11,461
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,610
Hire date
2004-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
39
Union / bargaining unit
Severed
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
219
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Michael Wedin serves as a State Patrol Major within State Patrol Management. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $172,610. Union affiliation: Severed.

Kerry Johnson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$171,977
Sub-department
Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay
$112,589
Overtime
$57,659
Other pay
$1,730
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,977
Hire date
1999-08-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lyon

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Kerry Johnson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $171,977. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Timothy Salto

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$171,917
Sub-department
St Cloud D 2600 Supervisors
Base pay
$94,274
Overtime
$17,388
Other pay
$60,254
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,917
Hire date
1998-01-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Timothy Salto serves as a State Patrol Lieutenant within St Cloud D 2600 Supervisors. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $171,917. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Todd Winters

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$171,816
Sub-department
Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay
$110,147
Overtime
$61,669
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,816
Hire date
2001-07-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
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
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Todd Winters is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $171,816. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Mitchell Elzen

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$170,463
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Supervisors
Base pay
$137,799
Overtime
$18,155
Other pay
$14,508
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,463
Hire date
2010-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mitchell Elzen holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Supervisors. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,463. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Gordon Shank Iii

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$170,089
Sub-department
State Patrol Adm Support
Base pay
$143,435
Overtime
$23,377
Other pay
$3,277
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$170,089
Hire date
2010-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
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
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gordon Shank Iii holds the role of State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $170,089. They are represented by LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Craig Isaacson

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$169,911
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Supervisors
Base pay
$137,509
Overtime
$27,277
Other pay
$5,125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$169,911
Hire date
2003-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Craig Isaacson holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Supervisors. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $169,911. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Michael Gensmer

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$168,858
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Supervisors
Base pay
$142,929
Overtime
$14,633
Other pay
$11,297
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,858
Hire date
2004-02-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Gensmer is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Supervisors. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $168,858. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Scott Rudeen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$168,843
Sub-department
Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay
$109,548
Overtime
$59,295
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,843
Hire date
2001-07-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
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
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Rudeen works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Scott earned $168,843 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

James Koenig

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$168,692
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$114,457
Overtime
$54,235
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,692
Hire date
1998-01-21
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

James Koenig holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $168,692. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Eric Roeske

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$168,352
Sub-department
State Patrol Adm Support
Base pay
$155,279
Overtime
$3,549
Other pay
$9,524
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,352
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
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
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Roeske holds the role of State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $168,352. Union affiliation: LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Joseph Norstrom

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$168,261
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Supervisors
Base pay
$142,735
Overtime
$10,566
Other pay
$14,960
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,261
Hire date
2004-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joseph Norstrom holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Supervisors. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $168,261. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Thomas Sarych

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$168,016
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$97,833
Overtime
$20,053
Other pay
$50,129
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$168,016
Hire date
1998-01-30
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Sarych is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $168,016. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Matthew Respet

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$167,779
Sub-department
Commercial Vehicle
Base pay
$135,688
Overtime
$7,030
Other pay
$25,061
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,779
Hire date
2008-11-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Matthew Respet serves as a State Patrol Lieutenant within Commercial Vehicle. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,779. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Brett Hayes

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$167,405
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Supervisors
Base pay
$139,241
Overtime
$6,063
Other pay
$22,102
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$167,405
Hire date
2009-01-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Brett Hayes serves as a State Patrol Lieutenant within Rochester D2100 Supervisors. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,405. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Christopher Erickson

State Patrol Major/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$166,875
Sub-department
State Patrol Mgmt
Base pay
$159,707
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,168
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,875
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
39
Union / bargaining unit
Severed
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
219
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Erickson is a State Patrol Major at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Management. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $166,875. Union affiliation: Severed.

Tyler Uthe

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$166,538
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Supervisors
Base pay
$138,930
Overtime
$16,376
Other pay
$11,232
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,538
Hire date
2013-02-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tyler Uthe holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Supervisors. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,538. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Aaron Nevala

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$166,465
Sub-department
Eveleth D 3100 Supervisors
Base pay
$141,177
Overtime
$14,926
Other pay
$10,362
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$166,465
Hire date
2005-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aaron Nevala is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Supervisors. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $166,465. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Jeffrey Huettl

State Patrol Major/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$165,718
Sub-department
State Patrol Mgmt
Base pay
$158,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,079
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,718
Hire date
1996-07-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
39
Union / bargaining unit
Severed
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
219
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Huettl is a State Patrol Major at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Management. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $165,718. Their bargaining unit is Severed.

Steven Fischer

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$165,611
Sub-department
State Patrol Training Center
Base pay
$139,456
Overtime
$24,543
Other pay
$1,612
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,611
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steven Fischer is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Training Center. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $165,611. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Jordan Haltaufderheid

Management Analyst 4/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$165,463
Sub-department
Comm Office Chief of Staff
Base pay
$161,503
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,960
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,463
Hire date
2014-06-02
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
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jordan Haltaufderheid is a Management Analyst 4 at Public Safety Department within Community Office Chief of Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $165,463. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Cheney

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$165,331
Sub-department
StatePatrolTrng/Policy/RM/Ins
Base pay
$152,783
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12,548
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,331
Hire date
2005-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
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
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Cheney works as a State Patrol Captain for Public Safety Department within Statepatroltrng/Policy/Rm/Ins. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Brian earned $165,331 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Christopher O'Shea

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$165,010
Sub-department
Executive Protection
Base pay
$108,097
Overtime
$56,913
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,010
Hire date
2013-02-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
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
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher O'Shea works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $165,010 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Eric Bormann

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$164,766
Sub-department
Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay
$71,012
Overtime
$51,085
Other pay
$42,668
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,766
Hire date
1995-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
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
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Bormann is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $164,766. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Eric Barthel

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$164,631
Sub-department
StatePatrolTrng/Policy/RM/Ins
Base pay
$155,279
Overtime
$6,442
Other pay
$2,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,631
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
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
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Barthel is a State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within Statepatroltrng/Policy/Rm/Ins. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $164,631. Union affiliation: LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Thomas Erickson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$164,429
Sub-department
Executive Protection
Base pay
$115,562
Overtime
$48,866
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,429
Hire date
2008-11-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
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
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Erickson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $164,429. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Pong Xiong

Director Driver & Vehicle Services/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$164,351
Sub-department
DVS Administrative Services
Base pay
$160,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,863
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,351
Hire date
2003-09-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
23
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Pong Xiong serves as a Director Driver & Vehicle Services within Dvs Administrative Services. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,351. They are represented by Manager.

Brian Reu

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$164,193
Sub-department
Commercial Vehicle
Base pay
$139,284
Overtime
$15,360
Other pay
$9,549
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,193
Hire date
1999-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Brian Reu serves as a State Patrol Lieutenant within Commercial Vehicle. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,193. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Jill Frankfurth

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$163,861
Sub-department
State Patrol Adm Support
Base pay
$144,026
Overtime
$1,812
Other pay
$18,022
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,861
Hire date
2012-11-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
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
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jill Frankfurth is a State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $163,861. They are represented by LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Andrew Martinek

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$163,655
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Supervisors
Base pay
$143,433
Overtime
$10,766
Other pay
$9,456
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,655
Hire date
2009-01-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
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
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Martinek works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Supervisors. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $163,655 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.