Admission Requirements

Several times each year, explorers test their skills and knowledge in state and national competitions with other explorer posts. In addition to training and competitions, explorers obtain volunteer hours at various community and charity events.

  • Youth ages 14-20
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Be of good moral character and discipline
  • Pass a comprehensive background check
  • Pay $50.00 application fee
**Eligibility for application is limited to individuals under 18 years of age. Individuals who are 18 years or older at the time of application are ineligible. Current members who turn 18 after acceptance may continue participation in the post.
 

How to Apply

For Explorer Post 238 membership, please download the Explorer Post Application Packet. 

For Explorer Club 238 membership, please download the Explorer Club Application Packet

Please mail the completed application with all required documentation to:

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Community Outreach Division
Attn: Explorer Program
1511 N. Falkenburg Rd.
Tampa, FL 33619

**Deadline for Explorer Post Fall 2026 membership will close June 26, 2026. Any Explorer Post application submitted after that date will be considered for our Spring 2027 semester (beginning January 2027). The Explorer Post application deadline for Spring 2027 semester is November 10, 2026. Explorer Club membership is open-enrollment.**

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