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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 49

Benjamin Siegel

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,910
Sub-department
DVS Legal Affairs
Base pay
$54,910
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,910
Hire date
2014-01-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Benjamin Siegel holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Dvs Legal Affairs. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,910. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Robert Jensen

Customer Services Specialist Int/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,907
Sub-department
DVS Exam Region 1B
Base pay
$54,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,907
Hire date
2019-09-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robert Jensen holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Int at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 1B. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,907. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Nikls Chang

Forensic Scientist 1/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,905
Sub-department
BCA Lab Chemistry 2
Base pay
$54,905
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,905
Hire date
2024-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Nikls Chang serves as a Forensic Scientist 1 within Bca Lab Chemistry 2. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,905. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alison Sosa

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$54,895
Sub-department
CVI Office Services Support
Base pay
$54,866
Overtime
$29
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,895
Hire date
2014-08-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alison Sosa works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Public Safety Department within Cvi Office Services Support. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Alison earned $54,895 in 2024. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Anna Nelson

Forensic Scientist 1/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$54,844
Sub-department
BCA LAB I&M 2
Base pay
$54,844
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,844
Hire date
2018-07-30
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, 2024
No
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, Anna Nelson serves as a Forensic Scientist 1 within Bca Lab I&M 2. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,844. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Kassa

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,793
Sub-department
DVS Admin Cashiers/Audit
Base pay
$53,506
Overtime
$1,090
Other pay
$197
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,793
Hire date
2024-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Joseph Kassa serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Dvs Administrative Cashiers/Audit. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,793. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Joseph Brandt

Central Services Administrative Specialist Inter/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,770
Sub-department
FAS Warehouse Svcs
Base pay
$54,615
Overtime
$154
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,770
Hire date
2021-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joseph Brandt holds the role of Central Services Administrative Specialist Inter at Public Safety Department within Fas Warehouse Services. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,770. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Allen Jones

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,766
Sub-department
DVS Exam Region 3B
Base pay
$53,569
Overtime
$1,197
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,766
Hire date
2023-10-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Allen Jones works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 3B. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Allen earned $54,766 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Joshua Cormican

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,734
Sub-department
DVS Exam Region 4B
Base pay
$53,961
Overtime
$773
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,734
Hire date
2018-01-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joshua Cormican works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 4B. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Joshua earned $54,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Laura Fortier

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,731
Sub-department
DVS MV Title & Registration 3
Base pay
$54,036
Overtime
$695
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,731
Hire date
2016-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Laura Fortier serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Dvs Mv Title & Registration 3. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,731. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Jordan Kjos

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,719
Sub-department
DVS Dealers & Inspections #2
Base pay
$54,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,719
Hire date
2018-08-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Jordan Kjos serves as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist Senior within Dvs Dealers & Inspections #2. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,719. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Shelby Wendorff

Customer Services Specialist Int/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,674
Sub-department
DVS Exam Region 10B
Base pay
$54,674
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,674
Hire date
2016-02-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shelby Wendorff is a Customer Services Specialist Int at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 10B. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,674. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Alexandra Urke

Forensic Scientist 1/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,611
Sub-department
BCA LAB BEMIDJI 1
Base pay
$54,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,611
Hire date
2020-10-28
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
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Alexandra Urke holds the role of Forensic Scientist 1 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Bemidji 1. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,611. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cherie Kampfer

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,541
Sub-department
CVI Office Services Support
Base pay
$54,281
Overtime
$259
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,541
Hire date
2018-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Cherie Kampfer serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Cvi Office Services Support. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,541. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Michele Davidson

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,514
Sub-department
DVS Deputy Support
Base pay
$40,422
Overtime
$261
Other pay
$13,831
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,514
Hire date
2012-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michele Davidson is a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Deputy Support. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,514. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Jodi Thompson

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,485
Sub-department
DVS Exam Region 2A
Base pay
$48,570
Overtime
$5,916
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,485
Hire date
2023-10-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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

Jodi Thompson is a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 2A. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,485. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Toni Chodorowski

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,485
Sub-department
DVS Exam Region 7B
Base pay
$53,457
Overtime
$1,028
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,485
Hire date
2020-02-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Douglas

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

Toni Chodorowski works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 7B. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Toni earned $54,485 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jeanette Deguiseppi Roden

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,466
Sub-department
DVS Exam Region 8B
Base pay
$54,265
Overtime
$201
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,466
Hire date
2018-11-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeanette Deguiseppi Roden holds the role of Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 8B. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,466. They are represented by Technical.

Garrett Velardi

Engineering Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,463
Sub-department
Pipeline Outreach/Enforcement
Base pay
$54,336
Overtime
$127
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,463
Hire date
2020-02-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

At Public Safety Department, Garrett Velardi serves as a Engineering Specialist within Pipeline Outreach/Enforcement. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,463. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Chloe Wickerman

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,463
Sub-department
BIOMETRICS UNIT
Base pay
$54,245
Overtime
$215
Other pay
$3
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,463
Hire date
2022-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Chloe Wickerman works as a Fingerprint Technician for Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Chloe earned $54,463 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Kurt Tokay

Dvs Assistant Regional Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,392
Sub-department
DVS Exam Region 1A
Base pay
$54,392
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,392
Hire date
2022-02-23
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, Kurt Tokay serves as a Dvs Assistant Regional Supervisor within Dvs Exam Region 1A. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,392. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

John-David Thompson

Customer Services Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,377
Sub-department
DVS Customer Support/PIC 2
Base pay
$54,355
Overtime
$22
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,377
Hire date
2018-04-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John-David Thompson holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Dvs Customer Support/Pic 2. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,377. They are represented by Clerical.

Shaneek Harris

Community Services Program Specialist 2/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$54,350
Sub-department
HSEM RESP, REC & Mitigation
Base pay
$54,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,350
Hire date
2023-05-31
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.25
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Shaneek Harris serves as a Community Services Program Specialist 2 within Hsem Resp, Recreation & Mitigation. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working intermittent, 0.25 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,350. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Ninfa Ruiz-Rosas

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,346
Sub-department
DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay
$53,586
Overtime
$760
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,346
Hire date
2021-05-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Ninfa Ruiz-Rosas is a Driver Improvement Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,346. They are represented by Technical.

Darcy Gagnon

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,334
Sub-department
Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay
$41,677
Overtime
$4,287
Other pay
$8,370
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,334
Hire date
1995-07-01
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
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Darcy Gagnon works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. Darcy earned $54,334 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Peng Her

Fingerprint Technician/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,258
Sub-department
BIOMETRICS UNIT
Base pay
$54,251
Overtime
$6
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,258
Hire date
2022-02-16
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

Peng Her holds the role of Fingerprint Technician at Public Safety Department within Biometrics Unit. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,258. They are represented by Technical.

Chao Yang

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,225
Sub-department
DVS Exam Region 1B
Base pay
$49,538
Overtime
$4,683
Other pay
$3
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,225
Hire date
2022-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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

At Public Safety Department, Chao Yang serves as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist within Dvs Exam Region 1B. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,225. Union affiliation: Technical.

Tanner Bedel

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,188
Sub-department
DVS DEALERS & INSPECTION #3
Base pay
$54,071
Overtime
$117
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,188
Hire date
2021-12-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
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

Tanner Bedel works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist Senior for Public Safety Department within Dvs Dealers & Inspection #3. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Tanner earned $54,188 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Kevin Reeves

Customer Services Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$54,179
Sub-department
DVS Customer Support/PIC 3
Base pay
$49,593
Overtime
$4,586
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,179
Hire date
2020-01-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Kevin Reeves serves as a Customer Services Specialist Senior within Dvs Customer Support/Pic 3. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $54,179. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Justin Casey

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,136
Sub-department
DVS DEALERS & INSPECTION #3
Base pay
$54,136
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,136
Hire date
2023-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
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

Justin Casey works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist Senior for Public Safety Department within Dvs Dealers & Inspection #3. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Justin earned $54,136 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Tony Kuter

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,118
Sub-department
DVS Exam Region 10B
Base pay
$53,737
Overtime
$381
Other pay
$1
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,118
Hire date
2023-09-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Tony Kuter is a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 10B. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,118. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sandie Jensen

Buyer 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,069
Sub-department
DVS Administration Svcs
Base pay
$53,469
Overtime
$601
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,069
Hire date
2024-08-19
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

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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, Sandie Jensen serves as a Buyer 2 within Dvs Administration Services. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,069. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Everson

Communications Specialist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,051
Sub-department
OOC LAW ENFORCEMENT
Base pay
$52,464
Overtime
$1,587
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,051
Hire date
2024-11-13
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

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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

Kyle Everson works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Public Safety Department within Ooc Law Enforcement. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Kyle earned $54,051 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shelly Lucore

Customer Services Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,041
Sub-department
DVS Customer Support/PIC 3
Base pay
$54,031
Overtime
$9
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,041
Hire date
2019-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shelly Lucore works as a Customer Services Specialist Senior for Public Safety Department within Dvs Customer Support/Pic 3. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Shelly earned $54,041 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Nicholas Lopez

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,031
Sub-department
DVS Op Support/DocumentServ1
Base pay
$54,031
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,031
Hire date
2015-12-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Nicholas Lopez serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Dvs Op Support/Documentserv1. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,031. They are represented by Clerical.

Terri Pieper

State Program Administrative Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$54,009
Sub-department
HSEM Admin & Recovery
Base pay
$37,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,348
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,009
Hire date
2009-07-29
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
Anoka

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Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Terri Pieper works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Public Safety Department within Hsem Administrative & Recovery. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Terri earned $54,009 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paul Taggart

State Program Administrative/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$53,913
Sub-department
DVS VS Title & Registration 2
Base pay
$53,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,913
Hire date
2019-11-27
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

Paul Taggart holds the role of State Program Administrative at Public Safety Department within Dvs Vs Title & Registration 2. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,913. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sharon Monshaugen

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$53,890
Sub-department
Mankato District 2200 Clerical
Base pay
$53,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,890
Hire date
2007-09-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sharon Monshaugen holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Public Safety Department within Mankato District 2200 Clerical. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,890. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Lisa Varela

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$53,890
Sub-department
OJP Crime Victims Reparations
Base pay
$53,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,890
Hire date
1998-09-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lisa Varela is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Public Safety Department within Ojp Crime Victims Reparations. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $53,890. They are represented by Clerical.

Sheronda Benjamin

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$53,890
Sub-department
OJP Crime Victims Reparations
Base pay
$53,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,890
Hire date
2022-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sheronda Benjamin holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Public Safety Department within Ojp Crime Victims Reparations. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,890. They are represented by Clerical.