City of Cleburne

Congratulations to the Cleburne Police Department (CPD) for being reaccredited again! CPD was first accredited in 2016 and was reaccredited in 2020...and now 2024. Accreditation is voluntary and requires law enforcement agencies to prove that they meet or exceed 173 difficult standards based on Texas law, Texas court decisions and contemporary best practices as identified by the Texas Police Chiefs Association. Currently, there are only approximately 210 agencies that have attained accredited status out of more than 2,800 law enforcement agencies in Texas.

Did you know July is Parks and Recreation Month? We're grateful for our Parks and Recreation crew and everything they do to provide spaces for physical activity/relaxation and connect people through social events. Speaking of events, there will be plenty of free “Rave with Rec”-themed activities to celebrate the month. Check out the events calendar at bit.ly/CleburneParks.

When storms hit and there are downed trees on the road, this guy is usually the first on the scene to clean up the area. Andy Collins is the streets foreman. His can-do attitude, passion for the job and great technical skills are why he's the City of Cleburne's latest All-Star! Learn more about him: bit.ly/AllStarCollins.

After more than 66 years in the funeral business helping countless families in the Johnson County area, Jimmy and Carol Wray have retired. To honor the service, contributions, kindness and love they have shown to the community, Mayor Scott Cain named June 11, 2024 Jimmy and Carol Wray Day. And that’s not all! Mayor Cain also gave them the keys to the city because of the impact the couple has made. This is only the third time the Mayor has presented keys to the city. Enjoy retirement, Jimmy and Carol! We appreciate everything you’ve done to make Cleburne an even better place.

The City of Cleburne’s communications and marketing efforts have been recognized at the state level for its commitment to excellence. At the recent Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) conference, the Communications Division took home three awards! The 2024 State of the City brochure earned the Excellence Award. The redesigned website and the new internal newsletter (Cleburne Connect) won the Honors Award. Read more details: bit.ly/CleburneTAMI24.

We had so much fun at our tropical-themed Employee Appreciation Luncheon! 🌸 What we do wouldn't be possible without the hard work and dedication of all our fantastic team members. Today was just a small token of appreciation for everything they do. A special thanks to our Human Resources Department for coordinating everything. Here's to many more moments of camaraderie, growth and accomplishments together!

We're proud of our finance team for earning the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)'s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for another consecutive year. The award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting, given to entities that demonstrate transparency in budgeting and meet high standards in documentation. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gGa_9Dkg.

Do you love finance and calculations? Then, check out our job posting for an assistant finance director/chief accountant! This position is responsible for the supervision, coordination and control of the City’s general accounting function. See the full job description and apply today at https://lnkd.in/eAFrXf6n.

The Cleburne Police Department is on the lookout for passionate individuals ready to join the force as entry-level or lateral transfer officers. Do you have what it takes to protect and serve our community? The next civil service exam is June 24, and the 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟓. See the qualifications and apply here: bit.ly/CleburnePDJobs2024.

Shoutout to the Cleburne Public Library staff and volunteers who put in a TON of hours to upgrade the checkout system. The library’s materials now have radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, which act like a lock. The item "locks" when checked in and "unlocks" when checked out. An alarm will sound if an item leaves the library while being in the locked mode. Over 300 volunteer hours were invested in the project while the usual daily library duties were still being done. Their dedication to making the library more efficient for the community doesn’t go unnoticed!