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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 21

Jamison Bowen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$101,187
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$88,821
Overtime
$12,366
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,187
Hire date
2020-11-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Jamison Bowen serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,187. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ryan Kunst

State Fire Safety Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$101,186
Sub-department
FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE
Base pay
$99,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,934
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,186
Hire date
2015-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryan Kunst holds the role of State Fire Safety Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Fire Code Compliance. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,186. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Kevin Killion

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$101,161
Sub-department
Mankato D 2200 Supervisors
Base pay
$37,818
Overtime
$24,188
Other pay
$39,155
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,161
Hire date
1998-01-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
31
Union / bargaining unit
Severed
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
219
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Killion works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Supervisors. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $101,161 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Severed.

Tina Rabideau

Dvs Program Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$101,125
Sub-department
DVS Administration Svcs
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$47
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,125
Hire date
2014-07-16
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

At Public Safety Department, Tina Rabideau serves as a Dvs Program Supervisor within Dvs Administration Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,125. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Alexander Vukelich

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$101,086
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$89,887
Overtime
$10,503
Other pay
$696
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,086
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
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

Alexander Vukelich is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,086. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

William Waterkamp

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
BCA BUSINESS SHARED SERVICES
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
2010-03-17
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

At Public Safety Department, William Waterkamp serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal within Bca Business Shared Services. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,078. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Mark Larson

Dvs Program Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
DVS Driver Services
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
1996-02-05
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

Mark Larson holds the role of Dvs Program Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Dvs Driver Services. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,078. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Rita Strafelda

Accounting Supervisor Princ/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$101,078
Sub-department
FAS Management Team
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,078
Hire date
1993-05-24
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

Rita Strafelda works as a Accounting Supervisor Princ for Public Safety Department within Fas Management Team. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years as a full-time employee. Rita earned $101,078 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jeremy Dee

Planner Principal State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$100,939
Sub-department
OFFC STATE SAFETY OVERSIGHT SU
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$3,205
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,939
Hire date
2024-01-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Jeremy Dee serves as a Planner Principal State within Offc State Safety Oversight Su. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,939. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Suzanne Birkholz-Maniak

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$100,739
Sub-department
BCA BUSINESS SHARED SERVICES
Base pay
$100,739
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,739
Hire date
1990-03-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Suzanne Birkholz-Maniak is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Public Safety Department within Bca Business Shared Services. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $100,739. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Bauer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$100,515
Sub-department
Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay
$90,488
Overtime
$9,536
Other pay
$491
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,515
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
Becker

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

Benjamin Bauer is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,515. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

David Jensen

Deputy State Fire Marshal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$100,466
Sub-department
Fire Services and Support Team
Base pay
$87,349
Overtime
$13,118
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,466
Hire date
2009-03-09
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

David Jensen holds the role of Deputy State Fire Marshal at Public Safety Department within Fire Services and Support Team. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,466. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Iammatteo

State Fire Safety Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$100,386
Sub-department
FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE
Base pay
$100,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,386
Hire date
2005-06-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Iammatteo is a State Fire Safety Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Fire Code Compliance. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $100,386. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Forrest Williams Iii

State Fire Safety Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$100,386
Sub-department
FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE
Base pay
$100,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,386
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, 2024
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 State Fire Safety Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Fire Code Compliance. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,386. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jason Simser

Forensic Scientist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$100,358
Sub-department
BCA Lab Biology 2
Base pay
$100,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,358
Hire date
2004-08-11
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

Jason Simser is a Forensic Scientist 3 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 2. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,358. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony St. Clair Jr

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$100,129
Sub-department
Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay
$90,221
Overtime
$8,701
Other pay
$1,206
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,129
Hire date
2024-02-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Anthony St. Clair Jr works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Anthony earned $100,129 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

David Boxum

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$100,047
Sub-department
OOC LAW ENFORCEMENT
Base pay
$99,641
Overtime
$406
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,047
Hire date
2014-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, David Boxum serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Ooc Law Enforcement. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,047. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Wulff

Radio Communications Supervsr/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$99,993
Sub-department
State Patrol Metro Communicati
Base pay
$88,984
Overtime
$5,108
Other pay
$5,900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,993
Hire date
2016-01-06
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

Jeffrey Wulff works as a Radio Communications Supervsr for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Metro Communicati. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $99,993 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Meggan Macomber

Forensic Scientist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$99,990
Sub-department
BCA LAB CHEMISTRY 3
Base pay
$99,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,990
Hire date
2023-11-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Meggan Macomber serves as a Forensic Scientist 3 within Bca Lab Chemistry 3. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,990. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Connie Forster

Planner Principal State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$99,988
Sub-department
HSEM School Safety Center
Base pay
$97,718
Overtime
$2,270
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,988
Hire date
2017-06-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

Connie Forster holds the role of Planner Principal State at Public Safety Department within Hsem School Safety Center. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,988. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brett Seide

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$99,919
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$88,816
Overtime
$11,103
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,919
Hire date
2022-07-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Brett Seide is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,919. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Vanessa Thongvivong

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$99,867
Sub-department
Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay
$92,293
Overtime
$4,161
Other pay
$3,413
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,867
Hire date
2016-11-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Vanessa Thongvivong is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,867. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Robert Lindell

Engineering Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$99,864
Sub-department
Pipeline Outreach/Enforcement
Base pay
$98,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,864
Hire date
2024-06-20
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

Robert Lindell holds the role of Engineering Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Pipeline Outreach/Enforcement. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,864. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Abigail Jaskowiak

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$99,840
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 3
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$20,997
Other pay
$2,587
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,840
Hire date
2018-11-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U17 Public Safety RCO
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
227
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Abigail Jaskowiak is a Radio Communications Operator at Public Safety Department within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 3. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,840. Union affiliation: LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Robert Berg

Planner Principal Community Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$99,680
Sub-department
HSEM Preparedness
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$5,227
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,680
Hire date
1981-11-16
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
Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Robert Berg serves as a Planner Principal Community Specialist within Hsem Preparedness. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 44 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,680. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adam Bergeron

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$99,579
Sub-department
Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay
$93,484
Overtime
$3,700
Other pay
$2,395
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,579
Hire date
2023-01-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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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

At Public Safety Department, Adam Bergeron serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,579. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Anthony Zajac

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$99,452
Sub-department
Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay
$94,985
Overtime
$3,163
Other pay
$1,303
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,452
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
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

Anthony Zajac works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Anthony earned $99,452 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jennifer Boswell

Planner Principal State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$99,451
Sub-department
HSEM School Safety Center
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$1,717
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,451
Hire date
2017-05-17
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

Jennifer Boswell works as a Planner Principal State for Public Safety Department within Hsem School Safety Center. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $99,451 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Levi Ward

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$99,322
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay
$87,025
Overtime
$12,233
Other pay
$64
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,322
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
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

Levi Ward works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Levi earned $99,322 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Lisa Olmstead

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$99,297
Sub-department
HSEM Homeland Security
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$1,563
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,297
Hire date
2009-07-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Lisa Olmstead works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Public Safety Department within Hsem Homeland Security. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $99,297 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Cran

Business Manager 1/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$99,124
Sub-department
State Patrol Special Operation
Base pay
$81,103
Overtime
$16,073
Other pay
$1,948
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,124
Hire date
2010-04-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Heather Cran works as a Business Manager 1 for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Special Operation. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. Heather earned $99,124 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Charles Jacobson

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$99,116
Sub-department
State Patrol Metro Comm Supp
Base pay
$96,787
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,330
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,116
Hire date
2002-08-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

At Public Safety Department, Charles Jacobson serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior within State Patrol Metro Community Supp. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,116. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Rachel Peterson

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$98,984
Sub-department
OJP Just & Comm Grants
Base pay
$98,984
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,984
Hire date
2022-02-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Rachel Peterson serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Ojp Just & Community Grants. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,984. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Andrew Tepfer

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$98,934
Sub-department
HSEM Homeland Security
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$1,200
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,934
Hire date
2014-10-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

Andrew Tepfer is a State Program Administrative Principal at Public Safety Department within Hsem Homeland Security. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,934. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justin Dejarlais

Radio Communications Supervsr/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$98,876
Sub-department
State Patrol Metro Communicati
Base pay
$88,571
Overtime
$4,498
Other pay
$5,808
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,876
Hire date
2014-11-12
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

At Public Safety Department, Justin Dejarlais serves as a Radio Communications Supervsr within State Patrol Metro Communicati. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,876. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Brian Bounds

Planner Principal State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$98,816
Sub-department
HSEM Preparedness
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$1,082
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,816
Hire date
1999-09-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Brian Bounds is a Planner Principal State at Public Safety Department within Hsem Preparedness. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,816. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jenelle Hudok

Crim Intelligence Analyst 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$98,766
Sub-department
BCA FIN CRIM #2
Base pay
$91,541
Overtime
$2,227
Other pay
$4,998
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,766
Hire date
2001-07-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Jenelle Hudok works as a Crim Intelligence Analyst 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Finance Crim #2. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. Jenelle earned $98,766 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chad Hanson

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$98,628
Sub-department
HSEM Preparedness
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$894
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,628
Hire date
2017-12-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

Chad Hanson is a State Program Administrative Principal at Public Safety Department within Hsem Preparedness. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,628. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony Tabaka

Planner Principal State/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$98,581
Sub-department
HSEM Preparedness
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$847
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,581
Hire date
2021-10-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Anthony Tabaka serves as a Planner Principal State within Hsem Preparedness. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,581. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Holly Hewitt

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$98,501
Sub-department
BCA LAB I&M 1
Base pay
$96,854
Overtime
$753
Other pay
$894
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,501
Hire date
2022-09-19
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

At Public Safety Department, Holly Hewitt serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab I&M 1. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,501. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.