First we require that you attend two Post meetings that occur on the second and fourth Thursday of the month between the hours of 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The meetings are held at the United States Park Police Anacostia Station (1901 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC).

On the second meeting you will be given a Post application to complete and bring to the next scheduled meeting. If you are under 18 years of age, it must be signed by a parent or guardian.

An interview will be scheduled and conducted by a Post Advisor. It will be their recommendation to accept or deny your application. A background check may be conducted which will consist of checking your school records and national, state and local police records. Upon a favorable report you will be considered.

Once accepted into the program, you will be issued two uniforms. One will consist of a Post t-shirt, uniform shirt and pants, a belt, ID card, and a rules and regulations book.

You must be able to pay an annual fee of $10.00 upon selection, and $10.00 every month for post dues.

Download the Explorer application and mail to USPP Explorer Post 1791, attn; Officer L. Woods, 1100 Ohio Drive SW, Washington, DC 20020 or email at lelani_woods@nps.gov

The Explorer program is designed to provide law enforcement training and experience to the Explorer through mentoring, classroom instruction, and hands-on training. During the Explorers summer break from school; they will be given the opportunity for paid employment within the United States Park Police STEP (Student Training Employment Program) and SCEP (Student Career Employment Program). These programs are designed to provide summer employment within the Federal Government.