Minnesota / Public Safety Department

Agency file

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

State Patrol Trooper

586 · $117,190

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist

182 · $49,270

Office & Administrative Specialist Int

103 · $53,385

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior

99 · $60,076

Customer Services Specialist Int

85 · $44,114

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 6

Tomasz Krolak

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$137,503

Sub-department: CVI Mobile & Fixed Metro
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $21,706
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,503
Hire date: 2013-10-14
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

Tomasz Krolak works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile & Fixed Metro. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Tomasz earned $137,503 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Anthony Nelson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$136,955

Sub-department: Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay: $111,708
Overtime: $25,248
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,955
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

Anthony Nelson works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Anthony earned $136,955 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jacob Ristau

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$136,901

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $108,342
Overtime: $28,559
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,901
Hire date: 2017-01-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
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: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacob Ristau works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $136,901 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Timothy Nibbelink

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$136,684

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $103,639
Overtime: $7,813
Other pay: $25,231
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,684
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: Olmsted

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

Timothy Nibbelink works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $136,684 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Richard Harjes

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$136,532

Sub-department: STATE PATROL TECH OPERATIONS
Base pay: $116,606
Overtime: $4,431
Other pay: $15,495
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,532
Hire date: 2015-01-26
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

Richard Harjes is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Technician Operations. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $136,532. Union affiliation: LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Sabrina Skold

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$136,160

Sub-department: CVI Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $21,662
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,160
Hire date: 2016-01-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Safety Department, Sabrina Skold serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,160. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicholas Otterson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$136,039

Sub-department: Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay: $108,539
Overtime: $26,913
Other pay: $587
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,039
Hire date: 2010-11-08
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

Nicholas Otterson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,039. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Todd Merwin

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$136,010

Sub-department: Air Patrol Surveilance
Base pay: $123,286
Overtime: $10,734
Other pay: $1,990
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,010
Hire date: 2005-02-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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, Todd Merwin serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Air Patrol Surveilance. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,010. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Holly Folkers

Financial Mgt Director/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$135,916

Sub-department: FAS Management Team
Base pay: $135,385
Overtime: $531
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,916
Hire date: 2005-05-16
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

Holly Folkers is a Financial Mgt Director at Public Safety Department within Fas Management Team. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $135,916. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Elliott Lesser

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$135,844

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $105,503
Overtime: $30,341
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,844
Hire date: 2016-01-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 201
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Elliott Lesser works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Elliott earned $135,844 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Mark Lund

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$135,754

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $113,922
Overtime: $21,832
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,754
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: 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

Mark Lund is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $135,754. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kfir Shetrit

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$135,718

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $21,220
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,718
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: 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

Kfir Shetrit works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Kfir earned $135,718 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dolores Schoenbauer

Forensic Scientist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$135,678

Sub-department: BCA Lab Biology 1
Base pay: $117,347
Overtime: $18,331
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,678
Hire date: 1990-09-26
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

Dolores Schoenbauer is a Forensic Scientist 3 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 1. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $135,678. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donald Knoph

State Program Administrative Manager Principal/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$135,638

Sub-department: DVS Management
Base pay: $135,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,638
Hire date: 2017-08-02
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

Donald Knoph works as a State Program Administrative Manager Principal for Public Safety Department within Dvs Management. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Donald earned $135,638 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Chris Thostenson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$135,608

Sub-department: CVI Mobile&Fixed 2700,3100
Base pay: $115,476
Overtime: $20,132
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,608
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

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

Chris Thostenson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2700,3100. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $135,608. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kaj Meinhardt

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$135,590

Sub-department: Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay: $110,147
Overtime: $25,443
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,590
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

At Public Safety Department, Kaj Meinhardt serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,590. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Matthew Holden

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$135,565

Sub-department: Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay: $110,092
Overtime: $24,610
Other pay: $862
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,565
Hire date: 2016-01-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Matthew Holden works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $135,565 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jeffery Shay

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$135,158

Sub-department: CVI Mobile&Fixed 2700,3100
Base pay: $119,484
Overtime: $15,674
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,158
Hire date: 2005-02-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Safety Department, Jeffery Shay serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2700,3100. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,158. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brian Milan

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$135,157

Sub-department: CVI Mobile 2600, 2800
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $20,659
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,157
Hire date: 1997-01-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Safety Department, Brian Milan serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Cvi Mobile 2600, 2800. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,157. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Elizabeth Skalnek

Engineer Princ/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$135,065

Sub-department: Pipeline Safety
Base pay: $129,142
Overtime: $1,523
Other pay: $4,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,065
Hire date: 2008-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
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, Elizabeth Skalnek serves as a Engineer Princ within Pipeline Safety. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,065. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Brandon Engen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$134,747

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $115,345
Overtime: $19,403
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,747
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: 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

Brandon Engen holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,747. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

John Perrin

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$134,659

Sub-department: Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay: $114,470
Overtime: $20,188
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,659
Hire date: 2016-01-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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

John Perrin works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. John earned $134,659 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sean Hollencamp

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$134,656

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $107,661
Overtime: $26,808
Other pay: $187
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,656
Hire date: 2011-02-14
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

At Public Safety Department, Sean Hollencamp serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,656. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Taner Morey

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$134,622

Sub-department: CVI Mobile & Fixed Metro
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $20,124
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,622
Hire date: 2018-08-20
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

Taner Morey is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile & Fixed Metro. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,622. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Clint Fultz

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$134,526

Sub-department: Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay: $110,216
Overtime: $23,366
Other pay: $944
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,526
Hire date: 1996-07-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Clint Fultz works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. Clint earned $134,526 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Daniel Schmit

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$134,437

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $98,492
Overtime: $35,945
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,437
Hire date: 2022-07-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Daniel Schmit holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,437. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Elijah Allen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$134,340

Sub-department: Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay: $108,174
Overtime: $24,544
Other pay: $1,622
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,340
Hire date: 2019-01-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Elijah Allen works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Elijah earned $134,340 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Melissa Fischer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$134,340

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $114,457
Overtime: $19,883
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,340
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: Hennepin

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

At Public Safety Department, Melissa Fischer serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,340. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Todd Stansbury

Engineer Princ/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$134,307

Sub-department: Pipeline Safety
Base pay: $129,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,170
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,307
Hire date: 2009-04-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
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: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Todd Stansbury works as a Engineer Princ for Public Safety Department within Pipeline Safety. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Todd earned $134,307 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kenneth Dellwo

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$133,994

Sub-department: Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay: $107,292
Overtime: $25,898
Other pay: $804
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,994
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: Blue Earth

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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

Kenneth Dellwo works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Kenneth earned $133,994 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Eric Grunwald

Forensic Science Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$133,947

Sub-department: BCA Lab Admin 1
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $1,810
Other pay: $2,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,947
Hire date: 1999-05-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Eric Grunwald holds the role of Forensic Science Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Administrative 1. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,947. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Brett Westbrook

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$133,897

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $111,705
Overtime: $20,638
Other pay: $1,555
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,897
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

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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

Brett Westbrook is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,897. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Troy Christianson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$133,882

Sub-department: StatePatrol Public Information
Base pay: $114,939
Overtime: $16,743
Other pay: $2,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,882
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: Olmsted

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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, Troy Christianson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Statepatrol Public Information. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,882. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicholas Diederich

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$133,705

Sub-department: Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay: $107,496
Overtime: $25,034
Other pay: $1,174
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,705
Hire date: 2009-01-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Nicholas Diederich is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,705. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Mendiola

Engineer Princ/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$133,590

Sub-department: Pipeline Safety
Base pay: $129,142
Overtime: $1,048
Other pay: $3,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,590
Hire date: 2010-12-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
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: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Michael Mendiola serves as a Engineer Princ within Pipeline Safety. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,590. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Thomas Coffman

Engineer Princ/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$133,442

Sub-department: Pipeline Safety
Base pay: $129,142
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,442
Hire date: 2014-11-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Govt Engineers Council
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: 212
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thomas Coffman is a Engineer Princ at Public Safety Department within Pipeline Safety. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,442. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Ken Sass

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$133,396

Sub-department: OJP Just & Comm Grants
Base pay: $130,276
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,396
Hire date: 2021-01-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
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: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ken Sass works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Public Safety Department within Ojp Just & Community Grants. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Ken earned $133,396 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Anthony Kaiser

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$133,380

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $106,600
Overtime: $26,092
Other pay: $689
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,380
Hire date: 2005-05-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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

At Public Safety Department, Anthony Kaiser serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,380. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brent Nelson

Forensic Science Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$133,369

Sub-department: BCA Lab Admin 2
Base pay: $130,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,369
Hire date: 2000-10-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brent Nelson is a Forensic Science Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Administrative 2. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,369. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Karin Kierzek

Forensic Science Supervisor/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$133,266

Sub-department: BCA Lab Admin 1
Base pay: $130,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,266
Hire date: 1999-11-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karin Kierzek works as a Forensic Science Supervisor for Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Administrative 1. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. Karin earned $133,266 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.