Public Safety Department

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 2A

Base pay

$37,615

Overtime

$88

Other pay

$261

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,963

Hire date

1987-08-24

Employment type

Part-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

0.8

Work county

Dakota

At Public Safety Department, Dawn Bole serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within Dvs Exam Region 2A. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 37 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,963. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sub-department

DVS Dealers & Inspections

Base pay

$37,930

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,930

Hire date

2024-09-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Public Safety Department, Eric Borges serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within Dvs Dealers & Inspections. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,930. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 8B

Base pay

$37,714

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$156

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,870

Hire date

2021-12-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Crow Wing

Kenneth Coppes holds the role of Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 8B. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,870. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

West Metro D 2500 Troopers

Base pay

$34,731

Overtime

$3,075

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,806

Hire date

2025-01-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Gavin Wagner holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,806. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

East Metro D 2400 Troopers

Base pay

$34,731

Overtime

$3,061

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,792

Hire date

2025-01-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Washington

Alec Hatlestad works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Alec earned $37,792 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Marshall D 2300 Troopers

Base pay

$34,787

Overtime

$3,002

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,789

Hire date

2025-01-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Lyon

Hsa Lar works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Hsa earned $37,789 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 9B

Base pay

$36,957

Overtime

$158

Other pay

$622

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,737

Hire date

2024-02-14

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Itasca

Julie Werner works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 9B. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Julie earned $37,737 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

DVS Prorate

Base pay

$37,641

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,641

Hire date

2023-07-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Kurt Gegenhuber works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Public Safety Department within Dvs Prorate. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Kurt earned $37,641 in 2024. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sub-department

OJP MMBWG OFFICE

Base pay

$37,640

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,640

Hire date

2025-01-29

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

At Public Safety Department, Luana Nelson-Brown serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Ojp Mmbwg Office. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,640. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Reg Trans Mgmt Center Team 1

Base pay

$33,550

Overtime

$2,117

Other pay

$1,961

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,628

Hire date

2024-06-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

70

Union / bargaining unit

LELS U17 Public Safety RCO

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Nichole Thompson is a Radio Communications Operator at Public Safety Department within Reg Transportation Management Center Team 1. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,628. Their bargaining unit is LELS U17 Public Safety RCO.

Sub-department

Thief River Falls D3200 Troope

Base pay

$34,406

Overtime

$3,145

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,551

Hire date

2025-01-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Pennington

Peyton Riley is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,551. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Capitol Security Day Shift 3

Base pay

$37,348

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$155

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,502

Hire date

2022-06-08

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

66

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Alexander Murphy is a Capitol Complex Security Off at Public Safety Department within Capitol Security Day Shift 3. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,502. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Sub-department

Capitol Security Day Shift 3

Base pay

$31,197

Overtime

$3,795

Other pay

$2,488

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,481

Hire date

2022-02-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

66

Union / bargaining unit

Service

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Cory Johnson is a Capitol Complex Security Off at Public Safety Department within Capitol Security Day Shift 3. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,481. They are represented by Service.

Sub-department

West Metro D 2500 Troopers

Base pay

$34,731

Overtime

$2,698

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,429

Hire date

2025-01-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

Dominick Baillif works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Dominick earned $37,429 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Community Affairs Supervisor

Base pay

$37,420

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,420

Hire date

2023-11-20

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

Qodah Elmi works as a Proj Consultant Senior for Public Safety Department within Community Affairs Supervisor. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Qodah earned $37,420 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

OJP MMIR Office

Base pay

$31,670

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$5,743

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,414

Hire date

2020-11-18

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

At Public Safety Department, Kayley Sansom serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Ojp Mmir Office. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,414. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

Rochester D2100 Troopers

Base pay

$34,406

Overtime

$3,002

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,408

Hire date

2025-01-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Olmsted

Madison Zavala holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,408. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

Marshall D 2300 Troopers

Base pay

$34,787

Overtime

$2,526

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,313

Hire date

2025-01-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Lyon

Cecelia Lhotka holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,313. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

St Cloud D 2600 Troopers

Base pay

$34,406

Overtime

$2,878

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,285

Hire date

2025-01-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Stearns

Mirna Lopez Chavez holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,285. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

BCA Lab Admin 2

Base pay

$33,569

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$3,614

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,183

Hire date

2023-11-22

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

25

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Public Safety Department, Teddy Annang serves as a Forensic Science Supervisor within Bca Lab Administrative 2. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,183. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 3B

Base pay

$37,089

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,089

Hire date

2024-09-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Hennepin

At Public Safety Department, Fernanda Orozco Pintor serves as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist within Dvs Exam Region 3B. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,089. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

Eveleth D 3100 Clerical

Base pay

$36,875

Overtime

$16

Other pay

$179

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,069

Hire date

2021-09-20

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

Ashlan Barthorpe holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Clerical. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,069. They are represented by Clerical.

Sub-department

Duluth D 2700 Troopers

Base pay

$34,406

Overtime

$2,627

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$37,033

Hire date

2025-01-12

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

8

Union / bargaining unit

MN Law Enforcement Assn

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

St Louis

At Public Safety Department, Michael Graves serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,033. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 8B

Base pay

$36,818

Overtime

$70

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$36,888

Hire date

2024-09-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Stearns

Amber Hines works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 8B. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Amber earned $36,888 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 2B

Base pay

$34,274

Overtime

$2,512

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$36,786

Hire date

2024-10-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

Laura Buske works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 2B. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Laura earned $36,786 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

BCA LEGAL SERVICES

Base pay

$36,736

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$36,736

Hire date

1998-05-11

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

At Public Safety Department, Liza Leung serves as a Staff Attorney 2 within Bca Legal Services. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,736. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 7B

Base pay

$36,498

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$36,498

Hire date

2024-09-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Becker

Anthony Magen works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 7B. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Anthony earned $36,498 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

State Patrol Adm Support Staff

Base pay

$36,461

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$36,461

Hire date

2023-10-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Catalina Salgado works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. Catalina earned $36,461 in 2024. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sub-department

State Patrol Adm Support Staff

Base pay

$34,223

Overtime

$33

Other pay

$1,865

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$36,121

Hire date

2018-12-26

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

Ashley Johnson holds the role of Buyer 2 at Public Safety Department within State Patrol Administrative Support Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,121. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 1B

Base pay

$35,462

Overtime

$608

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$36,070

Hire date

2024-10-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Craig Stenbak is a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 1B. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $36,070. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

Capitol Security Support

Base pay

-$780

Overtime

$29,625

Other pay

$6,678

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$35,523

Hire date

2016-12-19

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

11

Union / bargaining unit

Middle Management Association

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Logan Welter is a Capitol Complex Security Supervisor at Public Safety Department within Capitol Security Support. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $35,523. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 1B

Base pay

$33,524

Overtime

$1,775

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$35,299

Hire date

2024-10-09

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Eli Tipoh works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 1B. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Eli earned $35,299 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 2B

Base pay

$34,128

Overtime

$1,165

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$35,293

Hire date

2024-10-17

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

Alethia Landis holds the role of Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 2B. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,293. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sub-department

BCA Lab Biology 1

Base pay

$35,211

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$35,211

Hire date

2023-08-16

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

Kellie Pruitt holds the role of Management Analyst 1 at Public Safety Department within Bca Lab Biology 1. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,211. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 2B

Base pay

$35,065

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$35,065

Hire date

2021-08-11

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Dakota

At Public Safety Department, Laura Spinks serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within Dvs Exam Region 2B. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,065. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 1B

Base pay

$34,707

Overtime

$296

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$35,003

Hire date

2024-10-16

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

At Public Safety Department, Collin Bluth serves as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist within Dvs Exam Region 1B. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,003. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

DVSCustSupSpecialPlate/Impound

Base pay

$10,916

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$24,018

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$34,934

Hire date

1994-11-23

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Marsha Gawboy holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Public Safety Department within Dvscustsupspecialplate/Impound. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,934. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sub-department

DVS Exam Region 4B

Base pay

$34,378

Overtime

$462

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$34,841

Hire date

2024-10-02

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

64

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Winona

Barbara Hansen is a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 4B. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $34,841. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sub-department

DVS MV Title & Registration 1

Base pay

$34,650

Overtime

$0

Other pay

$0

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$34,650

Hire date

2024-08-28

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

61

Union / bargaining unit

Clerical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Michal Czerny works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for Public Safety Department within Dvs Mv Title & Registration 1. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Michal earned $34,650 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sub-department

DVS Dealers & Inspections #2

Base pay

$33,960

Overtime

$164

Other pay

$457

Benefits

$0

Total compensation

$34,581

Hire date

2016-02-24

Employment type

Full-Time

Pay grade

67

Union / bargaining unit

Technical

Pay basis

Hourly

Full-time equivalent (FTE)

1

Work county

Ramsey

Billy Yang works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist Senior for Public Safety Department within Dvs Dealers & Inspections #2. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Billy earned $34,581 in 2024. Union affiliation: Technical.