Thanks for the replies. It's been a long time - almost 10 years since I've set a real long-term goal for myself. Taking care of the family & bills has kept my goals on the "bi-weekly" level, if you know what I mean.
seb127 & Sukebe - You're right. I should have used the term Reserve Deputy.
A couple more questions. 110 class hours - is this the actual number of hours one has to spend in class, or is it more like college where one spends 10 hours a week in class for 12 weeks to gain 5 credit hours?
Upon completion of the required coursework, etc - one would be qualified also to be an actual Deputy, not just a Reserve Deputy? For now I'm thinking part-time Reserve, but if I find I really enjoy it, I'd be able to take a full time Deputy's position?
Additionally - to answer the political question for those who mentioned it. I'm fortunate in that our local Sheriff is one of the most conservative, right-wing Republicans in the state of Ohio. He's actively speaking out in favor Ohio's CCW bill, and openly criticizing the OSP, Ohio Police Chief's Assocition & Gov. Taft for not allowing it to pass. He's got the kind of guts that will get him re-elected in this county. I think he'd be a good guy to work for.
seb127 - what's NPSAC / APG? I've never looked at the Navy opportunities much.