NASSAU COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

An Accredited Florida Law Enforcement Agency

Explorer Program

Today’s Youth,

Tomorrow’s Leaders!

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Unit is a member of Florida Sheriff’s Explorer Association. The F.S.E.A. is made up of explorer posts from around the state of Florida. Each post is comprised of young adults that are exploring the field of law enforcement. These young adults are males and females ages 13 to 21 years old.

FSEA was created to allow Sheriff’s Explorers to meet quarterly for training, competition and networking. Building today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders!

Explorers in teen court
Explorers at Camp Blanding

Exploring Mission Provides

Career Opportunities

Life Skills

Competitive Training

Character Education

Leadership Experience

Law Enforcement Exploring provides educational training for youth and young adults ages 13-21 on the purposes, mission, and objectives of law enforcement. The program provides career orientation experiences, leadership opportunities, and community service activities.

Explorer Training

CPR / First Aid

Physical Training

Firearm Safety & Training

Ride-Along Safety

Criminal Law

Crime Scene Investigations

Traffic Stops

Report Writing

Communications

Boot Camp Training

Corrections

Community Involvement

And So Much More!

Explorers at range training

Eligibility Requirements

 Be of good moral character.

 Maintain a respect for law enforcement.

 Maintain school attendance.

 Be attending or have graduated from high school or college.

 Maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

 Be between thirteen and twenty-one years of age.

 Must pass a criminal back-ground check.

 Must be a current resident of Nassau County.

Nassau County Sheriff’s Office

77151 Citizen’s Circle

Yulee, FL 32037

(904) 225-0331

We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

The NCSO Exploring Unit is

A Non-Profit 501(3)(c) Charitable Organization

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. FLORIDA REGISTRATION # CH39591 (NCSO Charities, Inc.) AND FLORIDA REGISTRATION # CH35945 (Ark of Nassau, Inc.). IF MAKING A DONATION PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO NCSO EXPLORING UNIT.

If you have any questions, please contact the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office at (904) 548-4022.

NCSO EXPLORER APPLICATION PACKAGE 2024

NCSO Explorer Brochure (PDF) (DOC)

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