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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 18

Olaf Engebretson

Engineering Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$108,059
Sub-department
Pipeline Safety Support
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,082
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,059
Hire date
2013-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Olaf Engebretson holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Pipeline Safety Support. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,059. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jessica Hunt

Forensic Scientist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,971
Sub-department
BCA LAB ADMIN 3
Base pay
$84,581
Overtime
$10,041
Other pay
$13,349
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,971
Hire date
2014-10-01
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
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 Hunt serves as a Forensic Scientist 3 within Bca Lab Administrative 3. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,971. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Curtis Mattson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,849
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay
$98,008
Overtime
$6,762
Other pay
$3,079
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,849
Hire date
2018-08-20
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, Curtis Mattson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,849. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Thomas Wright

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,685
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$102,325
Overtime
$5,359
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,685
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Thomas Wright works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $107,685 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ryan Londregan

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,678
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$89,965
Overtime
$17,713
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,678
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
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

Ryan Londregan is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,678. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Juliet Rudie

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$107,634
Sub-department
OJP Management
Base pay
$107,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,634
Hire date
2022-02-28
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Juliet Rudie holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Public Safety Department within Ojp Management. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,634. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Callie Hargett

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$107,634
Sub-department
OJP Just & Comm Grants
Base pay
$107,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,634
Hire date
2015-12-16
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Callie Hargett holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Public Safety Department within Ojp Just & Community Grants. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $107,634. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Lindsay Daraitis

Staff Attorney 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,532
Sub-department
State Patrol Adm Support
Base pay
$107,532
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,532
Hire date
2013-01-30
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

Lindsay Daraitis holds the role of Staff Attorney 2 at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,532. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristin Mcdonald

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,513
Sub-department
BCA LAB I&M 2
Base pay
$107,310
Overtime
$203
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,513
Hire date
2008-03-19
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

Kristin Mcdonald is a Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab I&M 2. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,513. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dawn Cooper

Labor Relations Consultant 1/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,502
Sub-department
Human Resources Services
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$9,412
Other pay
$3,638
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,502
Hire date
2013-07-17
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

Dawn Cooper is a Labor Relations Consultant 1 at Public Safety Department within Human Resources Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,502. They are represented by Confidential.

Christopher Clark

Deputy State Fire Marshal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,409
Sub-department
Fire Invest/Education
Base pay
$84,415
Overtime
$22,993
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,409
Hire date
1996-04-03
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

Christopher Clark works as a Deputy State Fire Marshal for Public Safety Department within Fire Invest/Education. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $107,409 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donald Hakes

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,378
Sub-department
Roch Region Comm Cntr Team 3
Base pay
$87,788
Overtime
$18,735
Other pay
$855
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,378
Hire date
2002-03-10
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

Donald Hakes works as a Radio Communications Operator for Public Safety Department within Roch Region Community Center Team 3. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. Donald earned $107,378 in 2025. Union affiliation: LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Thomas Clark

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,360
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$87,219
Overtime
$20,141
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,360
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, Thomas Clark serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,360. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sheri Stevens

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,318
Sub-department
State Patrol Metro Comm Supp
Base pay
$107,318
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,318
Hire date
2016-03-02
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

Sheri Stevens works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Metro Community Supp. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Sheri earned $107,318 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Forrest Williams Iii

Deputy State Fire Marshal Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,304
Sub-department
Fire Inspections
Base pay
$104,942
Overtime
$2,362
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,304
Hire date
2000-10-11
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

Forrest Williams Iii holds the role of Deputy State Fire Marshal Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Fire Inspections. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,304. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Robert Werley

Engineering Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,272
Sub-department
HSEM RESP, REC & Mitigation
Base pay
$90,304
Overtime
$16,968
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,272
Hire date
2022-11-09
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

Robert Werley is a Engineering Specialist at Public Safety Department within Hsem Resp, Recreation & Mitigation. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,272. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

James Noxon

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,247
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$96,467
Overtime
$10,780
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,247
Hire date
2021-07-19
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

At Public Safety Department, James Noxon serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,247. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Pakkala

Dvs Program Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,149
Sub-department
DVS Vehicle Services
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$4,124
Other pay
$1,946
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,149
Hire date
1999-02-03
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

Michael Pakkala is a Dvs Program Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Dvs Vehicle Services. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,149. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sarah Johnson

Radio Communications Supervsr/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$107,126
Sub-department
CAPITOL RADIO COMM SUPERVISOR
Base pay
$94,073
Overtime
$5,948
Other pay
$7,106
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,126
Hire date
2001-11-18
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sarah Johnson works as a Radio Communications Supervsr for Public Safety Department within Capitol Radio Community Supervisor. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $107,126 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Patrick Campbell

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$106,999
Sub-department
Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay
$103,214
Overtime
$2,238
Other pay
$1,547
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,999
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
Blue Earth

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

Patrick Campbell works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Patrick earned $106,999 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Clifford Weidell

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$106,998
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$99,502
Overtime
$7,415
Other pay
$80
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,998
Hire date
2019-07-01
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

Clifford Weidell holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,998. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joseph Hauger

Engineering Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$106,978
Sub-department
Pipeline Safety Support
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,978
Hire date
2001-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joseph Hauger is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Pipeline Safety Support. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,978. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Nolan Swalve

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$106,902
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$86,950
Overtime
$19,952
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,902
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
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

At Public Safety Department, Nolan Swalve serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,902. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michelle Pearlson

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$106,842
Sub-department
BCA LAB BIOLOGY 3
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$1,546
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,842
Hire date
2007-08-08
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

Michelle Pearlson holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 3. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,842. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alex Koepsell

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$106,806
Sub-department
Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay
$106,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,806
Hire date
2018-08-20
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

Alex Koepsell works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Alex earned $106,806 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Patrick Fay

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$106,730
Sub-department
CVI Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300
Base pay
$100,120
Overtime
$6,610
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,730
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
Dakota

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

Patrick Fay works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Patrick earned $106,730 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jacob Christopherson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$106,635
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay
$94,464
Overtime
$11,164
Other pay
$1,006
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,635
Hire date
2014-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jacob Christopherson works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $106,635 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Martin Koolen

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$106,575
Sub-department
BCA LAB I&M 1
Base pay
$105,283
Overtime
$1,293
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,575
Hire date
2001-01-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

At Public Safety Department, Martin Koolen serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab I&M 1. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,575. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christina Nguyen

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$106,556
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 3
Base pay
$76,675
Overtime
$28,625
Other pay
$1,255
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,556
Hire date
2016-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U17 Public Safety RCO
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Christina Nguyen holds the role of Radio Communications Operator at Public Safety Department within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 3. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,556. They are represented by LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Fidel Dickson

Capitol Complex Security Off/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$106,509
Sub-department
Capitol Sec Evening Shift
Base pay
$54,194
Overtime
$46,632
Other pay
$5,684
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,509
Hire date
2017-10-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Fidel Dickson serves as a Capitol Complex Security Off within Capitol Secretary Evening Shift. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,509. Union affiliation: Service.

Dolf Svoboda Ii

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$106,482
Sub-department
Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay
$85,374
Overtime
$20,303
Other pay
$805
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,482
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
Lyon

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

Dolf Svoboda Ii holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,482. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dannon Yliniemi

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$106,450
Sub-department
Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay
$101,829
Overtime
$3,807
Other pay
$814
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,450
Hire date
2012-05-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

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

Dannon Yliniemi holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,450. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jacob Lempelius

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$106,358
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$100,798
Overtime
$4,427
Other pay
$1,133
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,358
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
Olmsted

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

Jacob Lempelius is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $106,358. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brennon Brase

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$106,177
Sub-department
Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay
$95,790
Overtime
$8,885
Other pay
$1,502
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,177
Hire date
2020-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

Brennon Brase holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,177. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

William Hirte

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$106,087
Sub-department
HSEM RESP, REC & Mitigation
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$8,353
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,087
Hire date
2000-09-13
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

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

William Hirte holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Public Safety Department within Hsem Resp, Recreation & Mitigation. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,087. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julie Fox

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$105,887
Sub-department
BCA Lab Biology 1
Base pay
$105,811
Overtime
$76
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,887
Hire date
2006-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

At Public Safety Department, Julie Fox serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab Biology 1. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,887. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adam Bazama

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$105,811
Sub-department
BCA Lab Biology 2
Base pay
$105,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,811
Hire date
2006-06-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Adam Bazama holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 2. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,811. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bradley Winger

Planner Principal Community Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$105,780
Sub-department
FIRE SERVICE RESPONCE TEAM
Base pay
$94,193
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,587
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,780
Hire date
2018-07-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Bradley Winger works as a Planner Principal Community Specialist for Public Safety Department within Fire Service Responce Team. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Bradley earned $105,780 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachel Swenson

Staff Attorney 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$105,590
Sub-department
BCA LEGAL SERVICES
Base pay
$105,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,590
Hire date
2016-01-04
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

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

Rachel Swenson holds the role of Staff Attorney 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Legal Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,590. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jamey Kime

Radio Communications Supervsr/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$105,553
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Rad Com Superv
Base pay
$88,060
Overtime
$1,883
Other pay
$15,611
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,553
Hire date
2002-02-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jamey Kime holds the role of Radio Communications Supervsr at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Rad Com Superv. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,553. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.