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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 4

Robert Zak

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$151,955
Sub-department
State Patrol Special Operation
Base pay
$146,928
Overtime
$1,832
Other pay
$3,195
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,955
Hire date
1999-02-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robert Zak is a State Patrol Captain at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Special Operation. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $151,955. Their bargaining unit is LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Keith Erickson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$151,027
Sub-department
CVI Mobile&Fixed 2700,3100
Base pay
$113,983
Overtime
$37,044
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$151,027
Hire date
1997-08-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

Keith Erickson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2700,3100. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $151,027. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Melissa Loren

Forensic Scientist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$150,988
Sub-department
BCA LAB FIRST
Base pay
$117,364
Overtime
$11,561
Other pay
$22,062
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,988
Hire date
2010-04-14
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, Melissa Loren serves as a Forensic Scientist 3 within Bca Lab First. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,988. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Mcgrew

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$150,656
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay
$83,164
Overtime
$13,068
Other pay
$54,424
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,656
Hire date
1999-08-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Mark Mcgrew holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $150,656. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Benjamin Marks

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$150,576
Sub-department
Executive Protection
Base pay
$105,261
Overtime
$45,315
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,576
Hire date
2000-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Benjamin Marks is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Executive Protection. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $150,576. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Matthew Heaton

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$150,061
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay
$110,216
Overtime
$37,549
Other pay
$2,295
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$150,061
Hire date
2004-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Matthew Heaton holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,061. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kyle Backer

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$149,989
Sub-department
St Cloud D 2600 Supervisors
Base pay
$118,229
Overtime
$15,931
Other pay
$15,829
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,989
Hire date
2009-01-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kyle Backer works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Supervisors. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Kyle earned $149,989 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Jimmy Buggs

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$149,636
Sub-department
State Patrol Training Team 2
Base pay
$108,353
Overtime
$41,283
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,636
Hire date
2017-09-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Jimmy Buggs holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Training Team 2. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,636. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Gustavo Culbeaux

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$149,441
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$105,274
Overtime
$42,867
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,441
Hire date
2017-09-25
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, Gustavo Culbeaux serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,441. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Wayne

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$149,428
Sub-department
Commercial Vehicle
Base pay
$139,280
Overtime
$6,796
Other pay
$3,352
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,428
Hire date
2005-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Wayne works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within Commercial Vehicle. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $149,428 in 2025. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Jodie Monette

Systems Architect/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$149,125
Sub-department
Tech & Infra Shared Svcs COE
Base pay
$149,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,125
Hire date
2006-08-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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

Jodie Monette is a Systems Architect at Public Safety Department within Technician & Infra Shared Services Coe. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $149,125. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brandon Bibich

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$148,985
Sub-department
Commercial Vehicle
Base pay
$139,284
Overtime
$713
Other pay
$8,988
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,985
Hire date
1994-03-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brandon Bibich is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Commercial Vehicle. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $148,985. They are represented by LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Jana Hein

Information Technology Specialist 5/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$148,945
Sub-department
Tech & Infra Shared Svcs COE
Base pay
$139,009
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,935
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,945
Hire date
2000-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Jana Hein serves as a Information Technology Specialist 5 within Technician & Infra Shared Services Coe. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,945. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Christopherson

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$148,907
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Supervisors
Base pay
$110,845
Overtime
$29,786
Other pay
$8,276
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,907
Hire date
2014-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jacob Christopherson works as a State Patrol Lieutenant for Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Supervisors. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $148,907 in 2025. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Dennie Bloch

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$148,424
Sub-department
St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay
$115,775
Overtime
$32,649
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,424
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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

Dennie Bloch holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,424. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicholas Folger

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$148,329
Sub-department
CVI Mobile & Fixed Metro
Base pay
$114,388
Overtime
$33,942
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,329
Hire date
2008-02-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

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

Nicholas Folger works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile & Fixed Metro. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $148,329 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Bradley Dingman

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$148,182
Sub-department
Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay
$106,643
Overtime
$38,714
Other pay
$2,825
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,182
Hire date
2015-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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, Bradley Dingman serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,182. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kevin Adrian

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$148,117
Sub-department
Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay
$109,526
Overtime
$38,591
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,117
Hire date
1998-01-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Kevin Adrian works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $148,117 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kali Kleinschmidt

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$147,914
Sub-department
State Patrol Training Center
Base pay
$124,318
Overtime
$6,081
Other pay
$17,515
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,914
Hire date
2013-02-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kali Kleinschmidt holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Training Center. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,914. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Justin Turbes

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$147,430
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Supervisors
Base pay
$115,711
Overtime
$16,077
Other pay
$15,643
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,430
Hire date
2012-06-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Justin Turbes serves as a State Patrol Lieutenant within East Metro D 2400 Supervisors. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,430. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Justin Dohlman

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$147,386
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$116,362
Overtime
$31,024
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$147,386
Hire date
2008-11-03
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

Justin Dohlman holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,386. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Victoria Schwab

Human Resources Director 4/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$146,536
Sub-department
Human Resources Director
Base pay
$143,029
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,507
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,536
Hire date
2008-06-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Victoria Schwab holds the role of Human Resources Director 4 at Public Safety Department within Human Resources Director. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,536. Union affiliation: Manager.

Carrie Buchholz

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$146,282
Sub-department
DVS Management
Base pay
$142,808
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,474
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,282
Hire date
2002-09-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Carrie Buchholz serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal within Dvs Management. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,282. Union affiliation: Manager.

Steven Jepson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$146,074
Sub-department
Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay
$109,890
Overtime
$35,979
Other pay
$204
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,074
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Steven Jepson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,074. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Anthony Mains

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$146,020
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$109,627
Overtime
$36,394
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$146,020
Hire date
2012-10-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Public Safety Department, Anthony Mains serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,020. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Abigail Burch

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$145,712
Sub-department
Eveleth D 3100 Supervisors
Base pay
$124,288
Overtime
$11,575
Other pay
$9,849
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,712
Hire date
2016-11-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Abigail Burch holds the role of State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Supervisors. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,712. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

David Hanson

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$145,644
Sub-department
Commercial Vehicle
Base pay
$139,284
Overtime
$3,772
Other pay
$2,588
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$145,644
Hire date
2003-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
228
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, David Hanson serves as a State Patrol Lieutenant within Commercial Vehicle. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,644. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Jeffery Stearns

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$144,878
Sub-department
CVI Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300
Base pay
$114,498
Overtime
$30,380
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,878
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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

Jeffery Stearns is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $144,878. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jordan Haltaufderheid

Senior Administrative Officer/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$144,386
Sub-department
Comm Office Comm's Staff
Base pay
$140,725
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,661
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,386
Hire date
2014-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
24
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Jordan Haltaufderheid serves as a Senior Administrative Officer within Community Office Comm's Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,386. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Joel Decesare

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$144,224
Sub-department
Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay
$111,689
Overtime
$29,616
Other pay
$2,918
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$144,224
Hire date
2014-10-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lyon

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

Joel Decesare holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,224. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jennifer Longaecker

Communications Manager 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$143,730
Sub-department
Office of Comm Supervisor
Base pay
$140,291
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,440
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,730
Hire date
2013-01-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Longaecker holds the role of Communications Manager 2 at Public Safety Department within Office of Community Supervisor. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,730. They are represented by Manager.

Aaron Bommersbach

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$143,289
Sub-department
Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay
$114,542
Overtime
$26,358
Other pay
$2,390
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,289
Hire date
2014-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pennington

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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

Aaron Bommersbach holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,289. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Chaz Barrera

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$143,216
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$40,718
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$102,498
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,216
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
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

Chaz Barrera holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,216. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ruben Marichalar

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$143,199
Sub-department
Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay
$109,744
Overtime
$31,158
Other pay
$2,297
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,199
Hire date
1998-01-21
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

Ruben Marichalar is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $143,199. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Glenn Dirksen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$143,106
Sub-department
Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay
$110,858
Overtime
$31,244
Other pay
$1,004
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,106
Hire date
2008-11-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lyon

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

Glenn Dirksen holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,106. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Wedin

State Patrol Captain/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$143,043
Sub-department
StatePatrolTrng/Policy/RM/Ins
Base pay
$129,563
Overtime
$5,071
Other pay
$8,409
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$143,043
Hire date
2004-01-26
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
229
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Michael Wedin serves as a State Patrol Captain within Statepatroltrng/Policy/Rm/Ins. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,043. They are represented by LELS U19 Lic Pce Officer Leadr.

Kathryn Weeks

Executive Director Office Justice Program/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$142,978
Sub-department
Office of Justice Programs
Base pay
$142,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,978
Hire date
1996-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Kathryn Weeks holds the role of Executive Director Office Justice Program at Public Safety Department within Office of Justice Programs. They have served since 1996 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $142,978. They are represented by Manager.

Benjamin Olson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$142,733
Sub-department
Air Patrol Surveilance
Base pay
$121,531
Overtime
$18,715
Other pay
$2,487
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,733
Hire date
2015-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Benjamin Olson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Air Patrol Surveilance. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,733. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Lynn Mueller

Administrative Services Bureau Manager/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$142,546
Sub-department
Comm Office Dep Comm's Staff
Base pay
$139,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,546
Hire date
2016-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Lynn Mueller serves as a Administrative Services Bureau Manager within Community Office Deputy Comm's Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $142,546. Union affiliation: Manager.

Allison Hursh

Forensic Laboratory Assistant Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$142,546
Sub-department
Criminal Apprehension Lab
Base pay
$139,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$142,546
Hire date
1999-08-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
19
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Allison Hursh holds the role of Forensic Laboratory Assistant Director at Public Safety Department within Criminal Apprehension Lab. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,546. Union affiliation: Manager.