Police Department

The Selma Police Department is committed to fairness, compassion, and excellence while providing police services in accordance with the law and remaining sensitive to the priorities and needs of the community.

A Message from the Chief

The Selma Police Department is proud to be a leader among law enforcement agencies in Johnston County. We believe that we contribute to a greater quality of life by protecting the people and property in our community. Our work towards decreasing crime should encourage you, as a citizen or visitor, to feel safe and well protected in Selma.

In my years working with the Selma Police Department I have seen many changes and advancements within our Department. It is with much pride that I commit myself to continuing the patterns of growth and success through the coming years. My Department is proactive in that we are working to stop crime before it starts. With the recent implementation of a Community Policing Program, our Officers are meeting more people in the community, establishing a high level of trust with residents, and presenting themselves as an essential presence in the ongoing activities of the Town of Selma.

My position is one of service to the community. If there are needs you see that are not being met by the Police Department, please let me know. If there are services that you would like us to offer, call me so that we can discuss the options available. My goal is to lead a proactive Department that is a vital part of the community that it serves.

Sincerely,

William (Billy) Thomas
Chief of Police

Selma Police Department Core Values

The Selma Police Department believes that the protection of life and property is our highest priority.
The Selma Police Department will respect and protect the rights and dignity of all persons and conduct all citizen contact with courtesy and compassion, and consider ourselves as ambassadors for the Town of Selma.
The Selma Police Department will strive for excellence in its delivery of police services and will utilize training, technology, and innovation to achieve that goal.
The Selma Police Department recognizes its interdependent relationship with the community it serves and will remain sensitive to the community’s priorities and needs.
The Selma Police Department will enforce the law impartially throughout the community.
The Selma Police Department recognizes the individual worth of each of its members.

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Selma Police Department

1200 S. Pollock Street
Selma, NC 27576
(919) 965-8189

William (Billy) Thomas
Police Chief
bthomas@selma-nc.com

Jamie Hughes
Major
jhughes@selma-nc.com

Tomeka Moore
Police Support Specialist
tmoore@selma-nc.com

Terri West
Police Records Specialist
twest@selma-nc.com

Jimmy Norris
Animal Control Officer (Part Time)
(919) 965-8189

Police Reports

Whether you’re a driver wanting a copy of your accident report, an attorney or insurance agent searching for details of an accident on a report, or a reporter looking for information on a recent crash–you can view or ask for a copy of a report by coming to the Selma Police Department Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We’re located at 1200 S. Pollock Street in Selma, North Carolina. It’s important you know the date, time and report number if possible.

If you’d like more information or have questions about police reports, please contact the Selma Police Department at (919) 965-8189.

Divisions

Patrol

This division consists of sworn officers who answer calls for service which come into the Johnston County Emergency Center. These officers are on four different patrol squads. Each squad consists of four officers: one sergeant,one corporal and two patrol officers.

The K-9 Unit of the Police Department maintains one dog teams which consist of a handler and K-9. This is a uniformed position which includes specially marked police vehicles. Along with general patrol duties, the K-9 Officers provide building searches; evidence and suspect searches; tracking; and narcotic detection. The K-9 Officers also serve a community education and outreach role by making public appearances with community groups.

Investigation

The Investigative Division of the Selma Police Department is responsible for narcotics, juvenile offenses and gang investigations and prevention. The members of this division work closely with other agencies to obtain intelligence, which assists all involved parties.

Administrative

The Administrative Services Division consists of Records, Professional Standards, Training, Recruitment, Career Development, Crime Prevention, Support Services, Evidence Management, Traffic Unit, Community Action Team, and Animal Control.

Crime Prevention Programs:

Young Citizen’s Police Academy

The Selma Police Department is providing a program designed to give teenagers, citizens, and business owners a chance to develop a positive understanding of what the Selma Police Department does by learning first-hand how it’s done. This innovative plan will be a collaboration between the teenagers, citizens, business owners, and police that will identify problems, generate community-oriented solutions, and build the kind of trust that will eliminate the “us & them” syndrome, thus creating a more unified community.

Classes for this free 7-week Academy will be held every Tuesday evening at the Selma Police Department on Pollock Street. The class will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. The Police Department is offering this course once a year.

Ride Along Program

It is the policy of the Selma Police Department to encourage community interest and involvement in the law enforcement process and to allow reputable citizens and students to ride as passengers/observers in Selma Police Department vehicles for legitimate civic or educational purposes. Participation in the Ride-Along Program is limited to residents, employees and occasionally those who may apply for consideration for a special purpose, i.e., students, visiting law enforcement employees, and dignitaries.

Ride Along Release Form

Animal Control

Jimmy Norris is the Town of Selma’s animal control officer. He is a part-time employee who works only 20 hours a week. His normal schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. He can be contacted through 911 or at the Police Department (919) 965-8189, during his working hours. If you experience an animal-related issue at any other time, such as a vicious or rabid dog, call 911 and the dispatcher will contact a police officer or an on-call police officer with the Johnston County Animal Control Department.

All animals picked up by Selma or Johnston County Animal Control will be held for three (3) days at the Johnston County Animal Shelter in Smithfield before being adopted out or euthanized. If you choose to pick up your pet, there will be a charge of $25.00 payable to Johnston County before the animal is released.

To report a deceased animal that has been hit by a car or is located on a public street, please call Public Services at (919) 965-9841 ext. 1004 for removal.

Johnston County Animal Services

Physical Address: 115 Shelter Way, Smithfield, NC 27577

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1049, Smithfield, NC 27577

Phone: 919-934-8474
Fax: 919-934-0753

Email: animals@johnstonnc.com

Recruitment

Serving your community as a Law Enforcement Officer is a great responsibility and a great opportunity. Town of Selma Officers are held to a high standard and are proud of their roles in the community.

Available positions are posted at Town Hall (114 N. Raiford Street, Selma, NC) and on our Human Resources page. If you are interested in applying, please go to our Human Resources page to fill out the application and consider the following information that is specific to our Law Enforcement employment.

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Minimum Requirements:

Be a United States Citizen
Must be 20 years of age
Must not have been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor
Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s license
Must possess a high school diploma or GED / preference given to college

Selection Process Requirements:

Must have knowledge of police methods, practices, procedures and the rules and regulations of a Police Department.
Must be able to: understand and carry out oral and written instructions; prepare clear and comprehensive reports; deal courteously, but firmly with the public; and analyze situations and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
Must possess physical agility and endurance to perform assigned duties, and be able to develop skill in the use of firearms and operation of motor vehicles.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by technical level courses in Law Enforcement or related field may be accepted.
Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification is required.

Benefits:

Police Officer (Grade 15) salary range: $43,700-$67,694.
Career development programs
Accrued paid vacation
Unlimited accumulation of sick leave
Employer paid major medical insurance with a family plan option
Employer co-payment prescription drug plan
Worker’s Compensation
Disability Insurance
Law Enforcement retirement fund
All uniforms, weapons, radios, body armor, and other equipment are furnished at no cost to the employee
5% employer contribution to 401K account
Annual merit pay increases and regular COLAs

The Town of Selma Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As we strive to maintain a diverse workforce, the Selma Police Department encourages all qualified persons to apply without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, religious affiliation, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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