Public Safety Department

Sub-department

BCA Lab Biology 1

Base pay

$66,469

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,469

Hire date

2017-09-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

7

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Christopher Struck is a Management Analyst 2 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 1. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,469. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

OJP Financial Compliance

Base pay

$66,418

Overtime

$47

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,466

Hire date

2022-02-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

7

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Nathan Wilson holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Public Safety Department within Ojp Financial Compliance. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $66,466. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

DVS Deputy Support

Base pay

$66,460

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,460

Hire date

2013-09-25

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Jason Ashby is a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Deputy Support. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,460. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

DVS Deputy Support

Base pay

$66,460

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,460

Hire date

2013-12-18

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

65

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Rachael Larson works as a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Deputy Support. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Rachael earned $66,460 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 6B

Base pay

$66,244

Overtime

$191

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,435

Hire date

2001-11-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Kandiyohi

Greg Gjerdingen works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 6B. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Greg earned $66,435 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

Roch Region Comm Team 1

Base pay

$46,615

Overtime

$12,099

Other pay

$7,712

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,426

Hire date

2013-05-01

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

Amanda Dunkin works as a Radio Communications Operator for Public Safety Department within Roch Region Community Team 1. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Amanda earned $66,426 in 2024. Union affiliation: LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 4B

Base pay

$66,244

Overtime

$144

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,387

Hire date

1994-06-01

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Mower

Thad Aaseth works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 4B. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a full-time employee. Thad earned $66,387 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

West Metro D 2500 Troopers

Base pay

$61,222

Overtime

$5,159

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,381

Hire date

2021-05-07

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

Dylan Swanson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,381. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 5B

Base pay

$66,244

Overtime

$120

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,363

Hire date

2004-09-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Rice

Judd Aaseth holds the role of Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 5B. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,363. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

West Metro D 2500 Troopers

Base pay

$61,613

Overtime

$4,735

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,348

Hire date

2024-08-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

At Public Safety Department, Dylan Gaspard serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,348. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 6B

Base pay

$66,244

Overtime

$100

Other pay

$3

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,347

Hire date

2018-10-03

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Kandiyohi

At Public Safety Department, Derrick Nonweiler serves as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist within Dvs Exam Region 6B. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,347. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 2A

Base pay

$66,244

Overtime

$72

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,315

Hire date

2000-08-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

Shawn Johnson is a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 2A. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,315. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

OJP Crime Victims Reparations

Base pay

$66,306

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,306

Hire date

1989-12-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Gloria Passer is a Community Services Program Specialist 2 at Public Safety Department within Ojp Crime Victims Reparations. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,306. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

BCA TRAINING

Base pay

$64,451

Overtime

$1,852

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,303

Hire date

2021-09-15

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

Sheila Thao holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Public Safety Department within Bca Training. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,303. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 5B

Base pay

$66,244

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,244

Hire date

1999-07-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Blue Earth

Richard Kottke works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 5B. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Richard earned $66,244 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 9B

Base pay

$66,244

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,244

Hire date

2006-03-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Toni Mattson holds the role of Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 9B. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,244. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 2B

Base pay

$66,244

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,244

Hire date

2001-03-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

William Graham works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 2B. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. William earned $66,244 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 1B

Base pay

$66,244

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,244

Hire date

1999-04-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Txawj Xiong works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 1B. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. Txawj earned $66,244 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 7B

Base pay

$66,244

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,244

Hire date

1992-05-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Becker

Timothy Hoffman holds the role of Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 7B. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,244. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

DVSTitlesRegistration&Support

Base pay

$65,035

Overtime

$1,154

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,189

Hire date

2016-10-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Leita Wolowicz works as a Office Services Supervisor 2 for Public Safety Department within Dvstitlesregistration&Support. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Leita earned $66,189 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 7A

Base pay

$65,610

Overtime

$569

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,179

Hire date

2013-04-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

12

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Becker

Gail Ralston works as a Dvs Assistant Regional Supervisor for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 7A. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Gail earned $66,179 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

State Patrol Adm Support Staff

Base pay

$66,040

Overtime

$134

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,174

Hire date

2023-08-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Assoc of Professional Empl

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Tara Grande works as a Buyer 2 for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Tara earned $66,174 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

DVS Issuing 2

Base pay

$56,125

Overtime

$10,004

Other pay

$14

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,143

Hire date

2017-11-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Mary Halverson holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Dvs Issuing 2. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,143. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sub-department

West Metro D 2500 Troopers

Base pay

$61,222

Overtime

$4,878

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,101

Hire date

2024-08-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Evan Ginter is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,101. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

DVS Driver Compliance

Base pay

$66,066

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,066

Hire date

2015-04-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Public Safety Department, Bethany Richie serves as a Office Services Supervisor 2 within Dvs Driver Compliance. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,066. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

Marshall D 2300 Troopers

Base pay

$60,898

Overtime

$5,153

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,051

Hire date

2024-08-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Lyon

Deacon Schlichting is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,051. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

West Metro D 2500 Troopers

Base pay

$61,222

Overtime

$4,797

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$66,019

Hire date

2024-08-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Tyler Horn works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Tyler earned $66,019 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

East Metro D 2400 Troopers

Base pay

$61,222

Overtime

$4,754

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,976

Hire date

2024-08-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

Mason Schwerzler works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Mason earned $65,976 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

West Metro D 2500 Troopers

Base pay

$61,222

Overtime

$4,736

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,958

Hire date

2024-08-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Marc Sombke works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Marc earned $65,958 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

DVS MNLARS VEH/SUPP SVCS

Base pay

$65,787

Overtime

$141

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,928

Hire date

2014-12-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

21

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Steven Williams is a State Program Administrative Director at Public Safety Department within Dvs Mnlars Veh/Supp Services. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,928. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

West Metro D 2500 Troopers

Base pay

$61,613

Overtime

$4,306

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,919

Hire date

2024-08-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Nhiakou Vang holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,919. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

BCA LAB TOXICOLOGY

Base pay

$65,917

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,917

Hire date

2022-05-03

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

At Public Safety Department, Talitha Burtis serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab Toxicology. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,917. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

School Bus Safety

Base pay

$65,882

Overtime

$22

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,904

Hire date

2015-08-26

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

70

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

At Public Safety Department, Daniel Kronick serves as a Law Compliance Representative 2 within School Bus Safety. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,904. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

School Bus Safety

Base pay

$65,554

Overtime

$338

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,892

Hire date

2008-02-06

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

70

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

Steven Nyberg works as a Law Compliance Representative 2 for Public Safety Department within School Bus Safety. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. Steven earned $65,892 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

Marshall D 2300 Troopers

Base pay

$60,898

Overtime

$4,992

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,889

Hire date

2024-08-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Lyon

Bryan Smallwood holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,889. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation

Base pay

$64,143

Overtime

$1,719

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,862

Hire date

2013-02-27

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

69

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Olmsted

Kimberly Shealy is a Driver Improvement Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,862. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

East Metro D 2400 Troopers

Base pay

$61,222

Overtime

$4,608

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,831

Hire date

2024-08-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

Chad Ziemer holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,831. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Eveleth D 3100 Troopers

Base pay

$61,278

Overtime

$4,544

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,823

Hire date

2024-08-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Quinn Robertson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,823. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

West Metro D 2500 Troopers

Base pay

$61,222

Overtime

$4,565

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,787

Hire date

2024-08-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Andrew Kolar is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,787. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Eveleth D 3100 Troopers

Base pay

$61,278

Overtime

$4,468

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$65,747

Hire date

2024-08-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Eli Grubbs is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,747. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.