Job Applications (San Jose Police Department)
| Multi Request | Job Applications |
| Submitted | Nov. 18, 2021 |
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From: Michael Topper
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the California Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
All completed job applications from prospective applicants to the police department dating from January 1, 2014 to July 1, 2021. In particular I am looking for (but not restricted to) the following information from each applicant: date application received and/or processed, application unique identifier (if exists), gender/sex (if exists), race (if exists), and any resume/CV/cover letters attached. However, any and all information of the applicantion that is available is most preferred.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Michael Topper
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following California Public Records Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 18, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: San Jose Police Department
Good morning, Mr. Topper-
I apologize for the delay. I have been working on processing your request. Government Code 6253(c) of the California Public Records Act allows up to 10 days from the receipt of the request to provide a response to the requester. I will have a response to you by 12/2/21.
Thank you,
April Benoit #1180N
Research & Development
San Jose Police Department
201 W. Mission St. San Jose, CA 95110
Main: (408) 277-5200 | Direct: (408) 537-1658
April.Benoit@sanjoseca.gov<mailto:April.Benoit@sanjoseca.gov>
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From: San Jose Police Department
Please confirm if you are seeking records for sworn or non-sworn employees.
Thank you,
-April
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From: Michael Topper
Hi April,
Thanks for the response! If there is a way to delineate between the two, having both with some delineation would be most preferred. If not, sworn would be preferred.
Michael
From: San Jose Police Department
Good afternoon, Mr. Topper-
Regarding your request,
Request: All completed job applications from prospective applicants to the police department dating from January 1, 2014 to July 1, 2021. In particular I am looking for (but not restricted to) the following information from each applicant: date application received and/or processed, application unique identifier (if exists), gender/sex (if exists), race (if exists), and any resume/CV/cover letters attached. However, any and all information of the application that is available is most preferred.
SJPD Response: The records you are seeking are considered to be personnel records under Government Code 6254(c) and subdivision (e) of Penal Code Section 832.8. Personnel records are considered confidential under Penal Code 832.7 and therefore are exempt from public disclosure under Government Code 6254(c) and (k). The Department is able to provide the number of applicants from 2016-2020. The Department is also able to provide the number of applicants from 2020-present with ethnicities and genders, however, this information is comprised from employees that chose to voluntarily self-identify their ethnicity. Please let me know if you wish to proceed in receiving those numbers.
Thank you,
-April