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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 3

Thomas Miller

Information Syst Manager/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$163,308
Sub-department
MNJIS MANAGEMENT
Base pay
$159,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,839
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,308
Hire date
1995-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
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, Thomas Miller serves as a Information Syst Manager within Mnjis Management. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,308. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Carlos Sosa Viscarra

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$163,045
Sub-department
Mankato D 2200 Supervisors
Base pay
$121,598
Overtime
$16,235
Other pay
$25,212
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,045
Hire date
2015-10-12
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
Blue Earth

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

Carlos Sosa Viscarra works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Supervisors. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Carlos earned $163,045 in 2025. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Paul Stricker

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$162,853
Sub-department
Patrol Investigative Unit
Base pay
$141,427
Overtime
$20,056
Other pay
$1,371
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,853
Hire date
1996-07-29
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

Paul Stricker is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Patrol Investigative Unit. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $162,853. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Kristie Hathaway

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$162,750
Sub-department
Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay
$108,703
Overtime
$54,046
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,750
Hire date
2010-11-08
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, Kristie Hathaway serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,750. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Arthur Gear Iv

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$162,714
Sub-department
Commercial Vehicle
Base pay
$139,274
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,440
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,714
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
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

Arthur Gear Iv holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Commercial Vehicle. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,714. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Dau Yang

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$162,446
Sub-department
Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay
$110,124
Overtime
$51,022
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,446
Hire date
2012-10-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Dau Yang serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,446. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Philip Jergenson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$162,149
Sub-department
Executive Protection
Base pay
$117,791
Overtime
$44,358
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,149
Hire date
2007-09-10
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

Philip Jergenson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,149. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kevin Kloss

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$161,292
Sub-department
Executive Protection
Base pay
$108,043
Overtime
$53,249
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,292
Hire date
2004-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Kevin Kloss serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Executive Protection. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,292. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Tiffani Nielson

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$161,266
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Supervisors
Base pay
$139,445
Overtime
$16,543
Other pay
$5,278
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,266
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
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

Tiffani Nielson holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Supervisors. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,266. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Wade Erickson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$161,174
Sub-department
Patrol Investigative Unit
Base pay
$116,712
Overtime
$44,462
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,174
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
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, Wade Erickson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Patrol Investigative Unit. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,174. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Tyler Iverson

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$160,651
Sub-department
StatePatrolTrng/Policy/RM/Ins
Base pay
$131,461
Overtime
$13,414
Other pay
$15,776
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$160,651
Hire date
2013-01-30
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

At Public Safety Department, Tyler Iverson serves as a State Patrol Captain within Statepatroltrng/Policy/Rm/Ins. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $160,651. Their bargaining unit is LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Jason Bartell

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$159,816
Sub-department
State Patrol Operations
Base pay
$155,279
Overtime
$4,537
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,816
Hire date
1998-01-21
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

Jason Bartell holds the role of State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Operations. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,816. Their bargaining unit is LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Jonathan Wenzel

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$159,799
Sub-department
St Cloud D 2600 Supervisors
Base pay
$134,530
Overtime
$13,058
Other pay
$12,212
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,799
Hire date
2015-01-26
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
Stearns

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

Jonathan Wenzel works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Supervisors. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Jonathan earned $159,799 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Michael Olson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$159,670
Sub-department
Air Patrol Surveilance
Base pay
$126,225
Overtime
$30,899
Other pay
$2,546
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,670
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
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

Michael Olson works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Air Patrol Surveilance. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $159,670 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Stephen Willert

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$159,538
Sub-department
CVI Mobile 2100 & MIP South
Base pay
$114,498
Overtime
$44,040
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,538
Hire date
2000-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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

Stephen Willert works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile 2100 & Mip South. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Stephen earned $159,538 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Corey Sik

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$159,461
Sub-department
Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay
$94,106
Overtime
$18,927
Other pay
$46,428
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,461
Hire date
2004-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Corey Sik holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,461. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Refugio Padilla

Communications Manager 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$159,277
Sub-department
Comm Office Comm's Staff
Base pay
$155,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,812
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$159,277
Hire date
2013-04-02
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

Refugio Padilla is a Communications Manager 3 at Public Safety Department within Community Office Comm's Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $159,277. Union affiliation: Manager.

Dana Gotz

Assistant Superintendent Bca/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$158,565
Sub-department
BCA Support Mgmt
Base pay
$154,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,727
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,565
Hire date
2001-08-13
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

Dana Gotz holds the role of Assistant Superintendent Bca at Public Safety Department within Bca Support Management. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,565. They are represented by Manager.

Shawn Kremer

Agency Chief Financial Officer/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$158,553
Sub-department
Fiscal & Administrative Srvcs
Base pay
$154,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,727
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,553
Hire date
2016-10-24
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

Shawn Kremer holds the role of Agency Chief Financial Officer at Public Safety Department within Fiscal & Administrative Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,553. They are represented by Manager.

Aaron Schmidt

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$158,374
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay
$111,372
Overtime
$38,472
Other pay
$8,530
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,374
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
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, Aaron Schmidt serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,374. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Samuel Mielke

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$158,100
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Supervisors
Base pay
$123,394
Overtime
$11,579
Other pay
$23,127
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,100
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
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

Samuel Mielke is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Supervisors. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $158,100. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Nicholas Hanson

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$157,780
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Supervisors
Base pay
$121,611
Overtime
$26,980
Other pay
$9,189
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,780
Hire date
2014-06-23
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

At Public Safety Department, Nicholas Hanson serves as a State Patrol Lieutenant within West Metro D 2500 Supervisors. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,780. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Michael Engum

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$157,617
Sub-department
Commercial Vehicle
Base pay
$139,094
Overtime
$13,771
Other pay
$4,752
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,617
Hire date
2001-07-11
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
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

Michael Engum works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within Commercial Vehicle. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $157,617 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Andrew Thelen

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$157,379
Sub-department
St Cloud D 2600 Supervisors
Base pay
$140,508
Overtime
$7,108
Other pay
$9,764
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,379
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
Stearns

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 Thelen works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Supervisors. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $157,379 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Kyle Klawiter

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$157,163
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Supervisors
Base pay
$122,700
Overtime
$30,423
Other pay
$4,040
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,163
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
Hennepin

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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

Kyle Klawiter holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Supervisors. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,163. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

John Baker

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$157,024
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$110,645
Overtime
$46,379
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$157,024
Hire date
2012-08-01
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

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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

John Baker is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $157,024. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jesse Anderson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$156,425
Sub-department
Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay
$114,498
Overtime
$41,927
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,425
Hire date
2012-04-20
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

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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

Jesse Anderson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,425. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Katie Knutson

Senior Administrative Officer/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$156,045
Sub-department
Comm Office Comm's Staff
Base pay
$156,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,045
Hire date
2009-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
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

Katie Knutson works as a Senior Administrative Officer for Public Safety Department within Community Office Comm's Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Katie earned $156,045 in 2024. Union affiliation: Manager.

Erick Sjodin

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$155,679
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Supervisors
Base pay
$119,506
Overtime
$12,733
Other pay
$23,440
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,679
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
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

At Public Safety Department, Erick Sjodin serves as a State Patrol Lieutenant within Duluth D 2700 Supervisors. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,679. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Mark Roddy

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$155,570
Sub-department
Executive Protection
Base pay
$110,940
Overtime
$44,631
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$155,570
Hire date
2000-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Mark Roddy is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $155,570. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Heath Dienger

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$154,885
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Supervisors
Base pay
$142,517
Overtime
$5,913
Other pay
$6,456
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,885
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
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

Heath Dienger is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Supervisors. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $154,885. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Jonathan Wolfgram

Engineer Senior Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$154,838
Sub-department
Pipeline Safety Director
Base pay
$154,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,838
Hire date
2009-04-14
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

Jonathan Wolfgram is a Engineer Senior Administrative at Public Safety Department within Pipeline Safety Director. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $154,838. They are represented by Manager.

Bradley Ouart

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$154,365
Sub-department
State Patrol Operations
Base pay
$154,156
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$209
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$154,365
Hire date
1998-01-21
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

At Public Safety Department, Bradley Ouart serves as a State Patrol Captain within State Patrol Operations. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $154,365. Union affiliation: LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Lance Langford

Investigation Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$153,845
Sub-department
Comm Office Internal Affairs
Base pay
$86,405
Overtime
$12,590
Other pay
$54,850
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,845
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.63
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lance Langford holds the role of Investigation Specialist at Public Safety Department within Community Office Internal Affairs. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a part-time, 0.63 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,845. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Roche

General Counsel 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$153,427
Sub-department
COMM OFFICE GENERAL COUNSEL
Base pay
$153,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,427
Hire date
1999-10-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
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

Robert Roche is a General Counsel 2 at Public Safety Department within Community Office General Counsel. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $153,427. Union affiliation: Manager.

Paul Vanvoorhis

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$153,244
Sub-department
Brainerd D 2800 Supervisors
Base pay
$135,564
Overtime
$4,075
Other pay
$13,605
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$153,244
Hire date
1996-07-29
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
Crow Wing

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

Paul Vanvoorhis holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Supervisors. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,244. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Dana Miletich

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$152,578
Sub-department
Commercial Vehicle
Base pay
$56,952
Overtime
$22,654
Other pay
$72,972
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,578
Hire date
2001-07-11
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
Dakota

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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, Dana Miletich serves as a State Patrol Lieutenant within Commercial Vehicle. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,578. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Kendall Lemay

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$152,453
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$113,923
Overtime
$38,530
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,453
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
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

Kendall Lemay works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Kendall earned $152,453 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Elliott Lesser

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$152,429
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Supervisors
Base pay
$119,235
Overtime
$25,890
Other pay
$7,304
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,429
Hire date
2016-01-25
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

Elliott Lesser is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Supervisors. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $152,429. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Daniel Krier

State Fire Marshal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$152,050
Sub-department
Fire Marshal
Base pay
$148,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,598
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$152,050
Hire date
2004-06-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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

Daniel Krier holds the role of State Fire Marshal at Public Safety Department within Fire Marshal. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $152,050. Their bargaining unit is Manager.