San Jose Police Department

Secondary Employment Unit

201 W. Mission Street

San Jose, CA 95110

  (408) 277-4980 | Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Procedures

1. All special events, festivals and parades must be coordinated through the Office of Cultural Affairs at (408) 793-4344, prior to application for permit. Email: OCAapplications@sanjoseca.gov
2. Applicant must submit all forms to the Secondary Employment Unit no later than 30 days prior to the event.
3. Applicant must complete and sign the a Daily License/Application Authorization form from the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (*see ABC website for correct licensing form). Upload the completed forms in the Documents Tab.
4. Applicant must complete and sign a One Day Liquor Permit application and pay the required fees.
5. All alcohol sales shall cease one half hour before the event.
6. For Special Events, Special Temporary License Conditions may be required by the Department. When applying for the One Day Liquor Permit, applicant may be required to participate in ABC L.E.A.D. Training.
7. Applicant must contact the Secondary Employment Unit at (408) 277-4980. The standard staffing for functions that have a One Day Liquor Permit is a minimum of two officers. This staffing level may be increased or modified, depending on the amount of persons in attendance, by the Secondary Employment Unit Commander.
8. If approved, you will be notified by email and application documents will be attached. Take the documents to the Deparment of Alcohol Beverage Control office for final approval.