The mission of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 876 is to educate young men and women who are interested in a career in the law enforcement field and to enhance their future by mentoring, motivating and preparing them for their roles as productive citizens in the Coastal Empire.

To become a law enforcement explorer, you must:

• Have interest in the law enforcement field.
• Obtain parental consent.
• Be between the ages of 14-20 years old
• Maintain a “C” average in school.
• Written referrals from two teachers.
• Pass a background check (no felony record or crimes involving moral turpitude).
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings.
• Participate in regularly scheduled training and events.
• Explorers will be required to pay $16 for yearly dues and $20 for the annual charter fee to the Boy Scouts of America
• Interested candidates much contact Explorer Post 876 Advisor Deputy R. Bryant-Elleby at the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office. Phone 912.652.7682.  E-mail: rlbryant@chathamcounty.org.

Download an application for Explorer Post 876

Explorers are trained on many different topics related to the following law enforcement fields:  

• Drug Recognition
• Felony Vehicle Stops
• DUI Stops
• Gangs
• Bullying
• Handcuffing
• K-9 Operations
• Crime Scene Preservation
• Jail Cell Extractions
• Many other law enforcement activities

Explorers receive hands on training from experienced Sheriff’s Deputies and will participate in community service activities.

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office employs more than 500 sworn deputies, corrections officers and civilians. They work in three primary areas: Corrections, Court Services and Street Operations. The CCSO is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the State of Georgia.