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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 27

Nicholas Bradshaw

Capitol Complex Security Off/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,106
Sub-department
Capitol Security Day Shift 3
Base pay
$65,382
Overtime
$20,505
Other pay
$2,219
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,106
Hire date
2011-03-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

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

Taylor Blatchford

State Program Administrative Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,104
Sub-department
BCA LEGAL SERVICES
Base pay
$88,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,104
Hire date
2021-10-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

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

Jessica Bartak

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,041
Sub-department
BCA LAB BEMIDJI 1
Base pay
$84,205
Overtime
$633
Other pay
$3,203
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,041
Hire date
2016-01-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

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

Carter Oster

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,037
Sub-department
HSEM Homeland Security
Base pay
$87,588
Overtime
$449
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,037
Hire date
2022-05-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

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

Melvin Dinius

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$88,027
Sub-department
DVS Deputy Support
Base pay
$69,420
Overtime
$18,605
Other pay
$2
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,027
Hire date
2013-07-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Melvin Dinius serves as a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist within Dvs Deputy Support. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,027. They are represented by Technical.

Charles Sexton Jr

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,972
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 2
Base pay
$80,931
Overtime
$5,844
Other pay
$1,197
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,972
Hire date
2017-09-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U17 Public Safety RCO
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

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

Katharine Webb

Radio Communications Supervsr/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$87,962
Sub-department
State Patrol Metro Communicati
Base pay
$79,042
Overtime
$1,631
Other pay
$7,289
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,962
Hire date
2014-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

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

Ruth Mills

Accounting Officer Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,892
Sub-department
FAS ACCOUNTING 1
Base pay
$87,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,892
Hire date
1996-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

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

Rebecca Kutty

Crime Victims Ombudsman Invest/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
OJP Training and Research Team
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
1998-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

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

Kayla Yang

Accounting Officer Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
FAS FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
2006-04-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

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

Aida Tosca

Grants Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
OJP Crime Victim Grants
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
1995-10-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Aida Tosca serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Ojp Crime Victim Grants. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,888. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelley Brim

Grants Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
OJP Crime Victim Grants
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
2018-06-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Kelley Brim serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Ojp Crime Victim Grants. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,888. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeremy Plonski

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

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

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Jeremy Plonski serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,722. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Austin Smith

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,685
Sub-department
Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay
$82,505
Overtime
$3,489
Other pay
$1,691
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,685
Hire date
2022-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pennington

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Austin Smith serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,685. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Trent Fischer

State Program Administrative Manager/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$87,642
Sub-department
BCA PCA #4
Base pay
$87,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$532
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,642
Hire date
2023-08-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

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

Catherine Barrie-Medellin

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Maryan Saad

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,432
Sub-department
MNJIS TRAINING & AUDITING
Base pay
$87,397
Overtime
$35
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,432
Hire date
2008-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Maryan Saad serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Mnjis Training & Auditing. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,432. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Zupfer

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$87,324
Sub-department
BCA TRAINING
Base pay
$87,293
Overtime
$31
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,324
Hire date
2015-02-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

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

Marshall Freeman

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$87,285
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$64,273
Overtime
$8,280
Other pay
$14,731
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,285
Hire date
2021-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Marshall Freeman serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,285. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Laurisa Clay

Proj Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,230
Sub-department
Comm Office Community Affairs
Base pay
$85,887
Overtime
$1,343
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,230
Hire date
2023-11-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

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

Michaela Bradshaw

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,204
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 4
Base pay
$73,753
Overtime
$9,287
Other pay
$4,164
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,204
Hire date
2022-10-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U17 Public Safety RCO
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

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

Laura Huseby

Deputy State Fire Marshal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,058
Sub-department
Residential Inspections
Base pay
$87,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,058
Hire date
1987-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

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

Jessica Cook

Dvs Regional Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$87,014
Sub-department
DVS Placeholder #2
Base pay
$86,618
Overtime
$396
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,014
Hire date
2001-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Jessica Cook is a Dvs Regional Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Dvs Placeholder #2. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $87,014. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Trish Diersen

Criminal Intelligence Analyst/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$87,006
Sub-department
BCA CIOS #4
Base pay
$70,775
Overtime
$15,983
Other pay
$249
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,006
Hire date
2008-02-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Trish Diersen serves as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst within Bca Cios #4. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,006. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sonya Borgeson-Bethke

Grants Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,965
Sub-department
FIRE BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Base pay
$81,837
Overtime
$5,128
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,965
Hire date
2019-06-17
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

Sonya Borgeson-Bethke holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Fire Business Support Services. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,965. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Santilli-Wagner

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,894
Sub-department
Roch Region Comm Cntr Team 2
Base pay
$74,048
Overtime
$10,402
Other pay
$2,444
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,894
Hire date
2018-05-30
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

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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

Heather Santilli-Wagner works as a Radio Communications Operator for Public Safety Department within Roch Region Community Center Team 2. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Heather earned $86,894 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Kaycee Loop

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,851
Sub-department
Roch Region Comm Team 1
Base pay
$72,151
Overtime
$12,874
Other pay
$1,826
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,851
Hire date
2023-09-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U17 Public Safety RCO
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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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

Kaycee Loop holds the role of Radio Communications Operator at Public Safety Department within Roch Region Community Team 1. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,851. They are represented by LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Ashley Scharffbillig

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,819
Sub-department
FAS PROCUREMENT TEAM
Base pay
$86,819
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,819
Hire date
2005-11-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Ashley Scharffbillig is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Public Safety Department within Fas Procurement Team. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,819. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Orth

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,787
Sub-department
Patrol Investigative Unit
Base pay
$63,222
Overtime
$7,152
Other pay
$16,413
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,787
Hire date
2003-06-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daniel Orth is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Patrol Investigative Unit. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,787. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kara Kreutzer

Human Resources Consultant 1/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,778
Sub-department
Human Resources Staffing
Base pay
$86,778
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,778
Hire date
2011-08-22
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Kara Kreutzer holds the role of Human Resources Consultant 1 at Public Safety Department within Human Resources Staffing. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,778. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Emery Forsythe

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,745
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$81,973
Overtime
$4,773
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,745
Hire date
2023-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Safety Department, Emery Forsythe serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,745. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Justin Armstrong

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,743
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 3
Base pay
$75,182
Overtime
$10,825
Other pay
$736
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,743
Hire date
2021-06-16
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

Justin Armstrong works as a Radio Communications Operator for Public Safety Department within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 3. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Justin earned $86,743 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Louis Biondo Jr

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,724
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$81,599
Overtime
$5,125
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,724
Hire date
2023-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

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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

Louis Biondo Jr is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,724. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dan Kerwin

State Program Administrative Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,666
Sub-department
DVS Driver Services
Base pay
$81,178
Overtime
$5,488
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,666
Hire date
2001-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Dan Kerwin is a State Program Administrative Senior at Public Safety Department within Dvs Driver Services. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,666. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Selness

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,620
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 3
Base pay
$82,291
Overtime
$4,210
Other pay
$119
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,620
Hire date
2012-02-15
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

At Public Safety Department, Nicholas Selness serves as a Radio Communications Operator within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 3. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,620. Their bargaining unit is LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Eric Sundby

Law Compliance Representative 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,598
Sub-department
CVI Training
Base pay
$78,063
Overtime
$8,516
Other pay
$19
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,598
Hire date
1996-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Eric Sundby serves as a Law Compliance Representative 2 within Cvi Training. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,598. They are represented by Technical.

Sebastian Rouanet

Staff Attorney 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,517
Sub-department
BCA LEGAL SERVICES
Base pay
$86,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,517
Hire date
2018-01-15
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

Sebastian Rouanet is a Staff Attorney 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Legal Services. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,517. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Nelson

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,462
Sub-department
BCA LAB BIOLOGY 3
Base pay
$86,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,462
Hire date
2015-12-02
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

Michelle Nelson holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 3. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,462. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Travis Melland

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,462
Sub-department
BCA LAB I&M 2
Base pay
$86,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,462
Hire date
2015-09-09
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

Travis Melland works as a Forensic Scientist 2 for Public Safety Department within Bca Lab I&M 2. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Travis earned $86,462 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Niki Anderson

Planner Senior Community/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$86,424
Sub-department
HSEM RESP, REC & Mitigation
Base pay
$83,021
Overtime
$3,403
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,424
Hire date
2023-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Niki Anderson is a Planner Senior Community at Public Safety Department within Hsem Resp, Recreation & Mitigation. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,424. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.