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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 29

Yahya Abdi

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$84,456
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$81,599
Overtime
$1,607
Other pay
$1,250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,456
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

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

Yahya Abdi holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,456. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jake Savat

Trainee-St Patrol Tpr 2 (Trdl)/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$84,415
Sub-department
State Patrol Training Team 2
Base pay
$75,039
Overtime
$9,233
Other pay
$143
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,415
Hire date
2017-04-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
3
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U17 Public Safety RCO
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
227
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Non-status
Classified Status
Non-Status
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jake Savat works as a Trainee-St Patrol Tpr 2 (Trdl) for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Training Team 2. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Jake earned $84,415 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Lindsey Bartholdi

Criminal Intelligence Analyst/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$84,373
Sub-department
BCA BRO #3
Base pay
$72,268
Overtime
$10,361
Other pay
$1,744
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,373
Hire date
2016-12-29
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
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Lindsey Bartholdi is a Criminal Intelligence Analyst at Public Safety Department within Bca Bro #3. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $84,373. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Zemien

Accounting Officer Senior/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$84,289
Sub-department
FAS Management Team
Base pay
$84,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,289
Hire date
2014-03-26
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, 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 Zemien works as a Accounting Officer Senior for Public Safety Department within Fas Management Team. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Jessica earned $84,289 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erik Koeppen

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$84,234
Sub-department
BCA Lab Biology 2
Base pay
$82,020
Overtime
$2,214
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,234
Hire date
2013-06-20
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

Erik Koeppen holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 2. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,234. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gregory Hubbard

Deputy State Fire Marshal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$84,205
Sub-department
Health Care Inspections
Base pay
$84,205
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,205
Hire date
2021-09-02
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

Gregory Hubbard works as a Deputy State Fire Marshal for Public Safety Department within Health Care Inspections. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Gregory earned $84,205 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Doll

Engineering Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$84,156
Sub-department
HSEM RESP, REC & Mitigation
Base pay
$77,076
Overtime
$7,080
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,156
Hire date
2023-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicholas Doll holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Public Safety Department within Hsem Resp, Recreation & Mitigation. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,156. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jodi Struss

Office Services Supervisor 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$84,117
Sub-department
BIOMETRICS & CRIMINAL HISTORY
Base pay
$84,087
Overtime
$30
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,117
Hire date
1996-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Jodi Struss works as a Office Services Supervisor 3 for Public Safety Department within Biometrics & Criminal History. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. Jodi earned $84,117 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jeffrey Schroepfer

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$84,115
Sub-department
State Patrol Special Operation
Base pay
$49,212
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34,903
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,115
Hire date
2003-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
34
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
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Schroepfer is a State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Special Operation. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,115. Their bargaining unit is LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

James Forsell

Office Services Supervisor 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$84,088
Sub-department
DVS MNLARS VEH/SUPP SVCS
Base pay
$84,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,088
Hire date
2007-05-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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, James Forsell serves as a Office Services Supervisor 3 within Dvs Mnlars Veh/Supp Services. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,088. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sherri Becker

Office Services Supervisor 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$84,087
Sub-department
BIOMETRICS & CRIMINAL HISTORY
Base pay
$84,087
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,087
Hire date
2013-02-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Sherri Becker is a Office Services Supervisor 3 at Public Safety Department within Biometrics & Criminal History. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,087. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Michael Henry

Planner Principal State/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$84,084
Sub-department
HSEM Preparedness
Base pay
$84,084
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,084
Hire date
2022-06-22
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
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

Michael Henry works as a Planner Principal State for Public Safety Department within Hsem Preparedness. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $84,084 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wade Chit

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,973
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$81,616
Overtime
$2,357
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,973
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

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 Chit serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,973. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Daniele Flaten

Dvs Regional Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,969
Sub-department
DVS Placeholder P077111
Base pay
$83,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,969
Hire date
2006-06-26
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, 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, Daniele Flaten serves as a Dvs Regional Supervisor within Dvs Placeholder P077111. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,969. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Mubarek Gemtessa Sr

Engineering Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,926
Sub-department
Pipeline Outreach/Enforcement
Base pay
$79,262
Overtime
$664
Other pay
$4,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,926
Hire date
2021-04-28
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

Mubarek Gemtessa Sr is a Engineering Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Pipeline Outreach/Enforcement. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,926. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Clair Beyer

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,794
Sub-department
BCA LAB BIOLOGY 3
Base pay
$73,327
Overtime
$4,998
Other pay
$5,469
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,794
Hire date
2019-01-10
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

Clair Beyer holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 3. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,794. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Veronica Giese

Criminal Intelligence Analyst/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,770
Sub-department
BCA CIOS #4
Base pay
$69,342
Overtime
$11,710
Other pay
$2,717
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,770
Hire date
2023-12-06
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

Veronica Giese holds the role of Criminal Intelligence Analyst at Public Safety Department within Bca Cios #4. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,770. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Aleisha Smith

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,743
Sub-department
BCA Lab Biology 1
Base pay
$78,399
Overtime
$5,344
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,743
Hire date
2020-08-05
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

Aleisha Smith is a Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 1. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,743. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Ose

Law Compliance Representative 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,624
Sub-department
CVI Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern
Base pay
$76,801
Overtime
$6,823
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,624
Hire date
2016-02-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Brian Ose serves as a Law Compliance Representative 2 within Cvi Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,624. They are represented by Technical.

Vong Yang

Capitol Complex Security Off/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,617
Sub-department
Capitol Security Day Shift
Base pay
$57,043
Overtime
$24,322
Other pay
$2,253
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,617
Hire date
2016-04-06
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

At Public Safety Department, Vong Yang serves as a Capitol Complex Security Off within Capitol Security Day Shift. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,617. Union affiliation: Service.

Tiffany Blodgett

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,379
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 4
Base pay
$72,206
Overtime
$9,741
Other pay
$1,432
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,379
Hire date
2023-08-30
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
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

Tiffany Blodgett is a Radio Communications Operator at Public Safety Department within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 4. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,379. Their bargaining unit is LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Virendra Ohneswere

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,377
Sub-department
BCA Lab Toxicology 2
Base pay
$83,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,377
Hire date
2023-12-06
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

Virendra Ohneswere holds the role of Forensic Scientist 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Toxicology 2. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,377. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Abigail Aldrich

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,348
Sub-department
Roch Region Comm Cntr Team 2
Base pay
$71,891
Overtime
$10,167
Other pay
$1,290
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,348
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

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 Aldrich is a Radio Communications Operator at Public Safety Department within Roch Region Community Center Team 2. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,348. Their bargaining unit is LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Brett Syverson

Commercial Vehicle Inspect Sup/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,336
Sub-department
CVI Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern
Base pay
$81,537
Overtime
$1,799
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,336
Hire date
2010-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brett Syverson holds the role of Commercial Vehicle Inspect Sup at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,336. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

James Delahunt

Liquor Control Invest Special/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,254
Sub-department
Alcohol & Gambling Enf Liq Inv
Base pay
$60,810
Overtime
$22,444
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,254
Hire date
2021-09-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Delahunt works as a Liquor Control Invest Special for Public Safety Department within Alcohol & Gambling Enf Liq Inv. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. James earned $83,254 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Goncole Her

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,241
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 3
Base pay
$75,669
Overtime
$5,000
Other pay
$2,572
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,241
Hire date
2018-10-16
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

At Public Safety Department, Goncole Her serves as a Radio Communications Operator within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 3. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,241. They are represented by LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Christopher Houghton

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,143
Sub-department
BCA DME
Base pay
$83,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,143
Hire date
2019-01-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

At Public Safety Department, Christopher Houghton serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Dme. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,143. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chad Hultgren

Law Compliance Representative 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,134
Sub-department
CVI Fixed 2900 RR/MH
Base pay
$77,098
Overtime
$5,779
Other pay
$257
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,134
Hire date
2008-12-22
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

Chad Hultgren works as a Law Compliance Representative 2 for Public Safety Department within Cvi Fixed 2900 Rr/Mh. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Chad earned $83,134 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Angela Cayo

Criminal Intelligence Analyst/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,096
Sub-department
BCA CIOS #4
Base pay
$62,158
Overtime
$20,734
Other pay
$205
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,096
Hire date
2017-04-19
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

Angela Cayo holds the role of Criminal Intelligence Analyst at Public Safety Department within Bca Cios #4. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,096. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nolan Pasell

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$83,091
Sub-department
FIRE SUPPORT MANAGER
Base pay
$83,075
Overtime
$16
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,091
Hire date
2017-12-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Nolan Pasell holds the role of State Program Administrative at Public Safety Department within Fire Support Manager. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,091. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marcia Reding

Human Resources Specialist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$82,991
Sub-department
Human Resources Staffing
Base pay
$81,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,596
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,991
Hire date
2017-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Marcia Reding is a Human Resources Specialist 2 at Public Safety Department within Human Resources Staffing. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,991. They are represented by Confidential.

Daniel Buchholz

Deputy State Fire Marshal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$82,903
Sub-department
Health Care Inspections
Base pay
$82,903
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,903
Hire date
2009-09-01
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

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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

Daniel Buchholz holds the role of Deputy State Fire Marshal at Public Safety Department within Health Care Inspections. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,903. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Bustrak

Radio Communications Operator/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$82,884
Sub-department
Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 2
Base pay
$77,283
Overtime
$4,339
Other pay
$1,262
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,884
Hire date
2019-09-18
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

Michelle Bustrak works as a Radio Communications Operator for Public Safety Department within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 2. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Michelle earned $82,884 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Brendan Wappes

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$82,879
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 MNPASS
Base pay
$81,616
Overtime
$1,263
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,879
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

Brendan Wappes is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Mnpass. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,879. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Taylor Wencel

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$82,863
Sub-department
OJP MMIR Office
Base pay
$82,174
Overtime
$688
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,863
Hire date
2022-06-08
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

Taylor Wencel is a State Program Administrative Principal at Public Safety Department within Ojp Mmir Office. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,863. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gunther Heeb

Criminal Intelligence Analyst/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$82,848
Sub-department
BCA CIOS #2
Base pay
$81,114
Overtime
$952
Other pay
$781
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,848
Hire date
2013-05-30
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gunther Heeb works as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst for Public Safety Department within Bca Cios #2. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Gunther earned $82,848 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Delaney Row

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$82,680
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$82,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,680
Hire date
2021-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Delaney Row is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,680. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Erin Johnson

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$82,678
Sub-department
OOC PROGRAMS
Base pay
$82,678
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,678
Hire date
2016-10-19
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, Erin Johnson serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Ooc Programs. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,678. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristen Dellwo

State Program Administrative Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$82,666
Sub-department
HSEM RESP, REC & Mitigation
Base pay
$82,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,666
Hire date
2022-03-23
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

Kristen Dellwo works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Public Safety Department within Hsem Resp, Recreation & Mitigation. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Kristen earned $82,666 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Randi Wellman

Dvs Regional Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$82,632
Sub-department
DVS Placeholder P077111
Base pay
$82,632
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,632
Hire date
2014-12-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

At Public Safety Department, Randi Wellman serves as a Dvs Regional Supervisor within Dvs Placeholder P077111. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,632. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.