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 9

Jesse Grabow

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,255

Sub-department: StatePatrol Public Information
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $7,154
Other pay: $5,603
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,255
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: 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

Jesse Grabow holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Statepatrol Public Information. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,255. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Riley Kolquist

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,228

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $106,653
Overtime: $20,575
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,228
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: 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

Riley Kolquist works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Riley earned $127,228 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Cody Kisor

State Patrol Lieutenant/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,184

Sub-department: Detroit Lakes D 2900 Superviso
Base pay: $111,456
Overtime: $11,637
Other pay: $4,091
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,184
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: Becker

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

Cody Kisor is a State Patrol Lieutenant at Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Superviso. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $127,184. Their bargaining unit is LELS U18 Lic Pce Officer Specl.

Richard Pender Jr

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$127,012

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $106,031
Overtime: $20,929
Other pay: $51
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,012
Hire date: 2004-05-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Richard Pender Jr works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. Richard earned $127,012 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

John Ophoven

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,981

Sub-department: Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay: $102,011
Overtime: $24,621
Other pay: $349
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,981
Hire date: 2020-01-06
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

John Ophoven works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. John earned $126,981 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Rachel Ersbo

Information Technology Specialist 4/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,948

Sub-department: Tech & Infra Shared Svcs COE
Base pay: $118,511
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,437
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,948
Hire date: 2006-11-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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

Rachel Ersbo holds the role of Information Technology Specialist 4 at Public Safety Department within Technician & Infra Shared Services Coe. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,948. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Backer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$126,938

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $107,867
Overtime: $19,070
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,938
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: Stearns

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

Kyle Backer is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $126,938. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kyle Koeberl

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,935

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $111,961
Overtime: $14,974
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,935
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: Washington

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Kyle Koeberl serves as a State Patrol Trooper within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,935. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Cody Pederson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,893

Sub-department: Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay: $107,661
Overtime: $19,233
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,893
Hire date: 2016-09-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Cody Pederson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,893. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Reed Bye

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,888

Sub-department: Air Patrol Surveilance
Base pay: $121,627
Overtime: $5,261
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,888
Hire date: 2003-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Reed Bye is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Air Patrol Surveilance. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,888. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ryan Marthaler

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,844

Sub-department: CVI Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300
Base pay: $113,616
Overtime: $13,228
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,844
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: 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

Ryan Marthaler is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,844. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Diahn Zeon Jr

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,781

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $113,778
Overtime: $13,003
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,781
Hire date: 2014-06-04
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

Diahn Zeon Jr works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Diahn earned $126,781 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Chad Mills

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,765

Sub-department: Patrol Investigative Unit
Base pay: $117,263
Overtime: $9,502
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,765
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: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Chad Mills serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Patrol Investigative Unit. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,765. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Richard Orpen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,759

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $111,185
Overtime: $15,574
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,759
Hire date: 2004-02-02
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

Richard Orpen is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,759. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jordan Mondeel

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,741

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $110,152
Overtime: $16,181
Other pay: $408
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,741
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

Jordan Mondeel works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Jordan earned $126,741 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Niramittata Ly

State Program Administrative Manager/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,609

Sub-department: DPS BUDGETING & GRANTS
Base pay: $126,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,609
Hire date: 2013-03-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
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

Niramittata Ly works as a State Program Administrative Manager for Public Safety Department within Dps Budgeting & Grants. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Niramittata earned $126,609 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Ryan Slagter

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,449

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $111,455
Overtime: $13,890
Other pay: $1,104
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,449
Hire date: 2008-11-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Lyon

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

Ryan Slagter holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,449. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jesse Roseberry

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$126,156

Sub-department: Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay: $110,274
Overtime: $15,078
Other pay: $804
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,156
Hire date: 2006-11-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Jesse Roseberry is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $126,156. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

John Kubat

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,907

Sub-department: East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay: $112,575
Overtime: $13,331
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,907
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: Washington

Source-specific fields

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

John Kubat is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $125,907. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Matthew Gleisner

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,880

Sub-department: Marshall D 2300 Troopers
Base pay: $102,634
Overtime: $22,800
Other pay: $446
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,880
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: Lyon

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 Gleisner works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Marshall D 2300 Troopers. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $125,880 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Andrew Haken

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,810

Sub-department: Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay: $110,382
Overtime: $13,454
Other pay: $1,973
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,810
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

Andrew Haken works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $125,810 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ann Gross

Forensic Scientist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,567

Sub-department: BCA Lab Biology 1
Base pay: $117,939
Overtime: $7,628
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,567
Hire date: 1989-01-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Ann Gross serves as a Forensic Scientist 3 within Bca Lab Biology 1. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,567. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Pfeiffer

Forensic Scientist 2/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,559

Sub-department: BCA LAB BEMIDJI 1
Base pay: $104,890
Overtime: $4,782
Other pay: $15,887
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,559
Hire date: 2000-02-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

At Public Safety Department, Sarah Pfeiffer serves as a Forensic Scientist 2 within Bca Lab Bemidji 1. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,559. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jake Thompson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,478

Sub-department: Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay: $109,809
Overtime: $15,670
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,478
Hire date: 2014-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Jake Thompson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,478. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Theodore Argabright

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,382

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $107,008
Overtime: $14,967
Other pay: $3,407
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,382
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: Stearns

Source-specific fields

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

Theodore Argabright holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,382. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Samuel Catlin

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,312

Sub-department: Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay: $106,498
Overtime: $18,030
Other pay: $785
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,312
Hire date: 2009-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

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

At Public Safety Department, Samuel Catlin serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,312. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Casey Roisland

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,249

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $107,540
Overtime: $15,400
Other pay: $2,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,249
Hire date: 2023-02-12
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

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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, Casey Roisland serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,249. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Daniel Britz

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,192

Sub-department: Air Patrol Surveilance
Base pay: $119,703
Overtime: $3,797
Other pay: $1,691
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,192
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: Ramsey

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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

Daniel Britz works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Air Patrol Surveilance. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $125,192 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dillon Rieland

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,145

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $109,613
Overtime: $13,009
Other pay: $2,523
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,145
Hire date: 2014-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

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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

Dillon Rieland works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Dillon earned $125,145 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Corey Nielsen

Information Technology Specialist 4/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,133

Sub-department: Tech & Infra Shared Svcs COE
Base pay: $125,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,133
Hire date: 2023-06-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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

Corey Nielsen works as a Information Technology Specialist 4 for Public Safety Department within Technician & Infra Shared Services Coe. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Corey earned $125,133 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Catherine Clark

Administrative Planning Director St/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,122

Sub-department: 911 Emergency Service
Base pay: $125,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,122
Hire date: 1989-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 23
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: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Catherine Clark is a Administrative Planning Director St at Public Safety Department within 911 Emergency Service. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $125,122. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jason Steinert

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,091

Sub-department: St Cloud D 2600 Troopers
Base pay: $111,724
Overtime: $10,809
Other pay: $2,558
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,091
Hire date: 1999-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

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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

Jason Steinert works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within St Cloud D 2600 Troopers. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. Jason earned $125,091 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Chad Sutter

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,041

Sub-department: Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay: $106,946
Overtime: $18,095
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,041
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: 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

Chad Sutter works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Chad earned $125,041 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Aaron Myren

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$125,022

Sub-department: Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay: $109,094
Overtime: $15,101
Other pay: $827
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,022
Hire date: 2014-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

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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, Aaron Myren serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,022. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Vanessa Perez

Forensic Scientist 3/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$124,687

Sub-department: BCA LAB TOXICOLOGY
Base pay: $106,625
Overtime: $5,009
Other pay: $13,053
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,687
Hire date: 2012-05-29
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

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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, Vanessa Perez serves as a Forensic Scientist 3 within Bca Lab Toxicology. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,687. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristopher Larson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$124,622

Sub-department: Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay: $106,662
Overtime: $15,615
Other pay: $2,346
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,622
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: Pennington

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

Kristopher Larson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,622. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Spencer Stockwell

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$124,595

Sub-department: West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay: $99,165
Overtime: $25,429
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,595
Hire date: 2020-01-06
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

Spencer Stockwell holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,595. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Casey Kester

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$124,452

Sub-department: Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay: $111,313
Overtime: $11,483
Other pay: $1,656
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,452
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: 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

Casey Kester works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. Casey earned $124,452 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

James Brings

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$124,317

Sub-department: CVI Mobile 2600, 2800
Base pay: $114,498
Overtime: $9,819
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,317
Hire date: 2009-01-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 8
Union / bargaining unit: MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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

James Brings works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile 2600, 2800. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. James earned $124,317 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brent Olson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$124,284

Sub-department: Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay: $111,481
Overtime: $8,489
Other pay: $4,314
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,284
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: 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

Brent Olson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $124,284. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.