Attorney Jason Vaughn, a 2014 general election nominee for New Hanover County Sheriff, has a long history of service and dedication.  Mr. Vaughn is a United States Marine Corps veteran, serving as a Military Police corrections specialist. He served at Camp LeJeune where he was an original member of the brig's first Special Operations Response Team at Camp LeJeune and served overseas at Camp Hansen Okinawa, Japan. By the age of 21, he was assigned leadership roles such as Watch Supervisor and acting Duty Brig Supervisor. He has numerous letters of accommodation from his commanding officers.

Mr. Vaughn later took a position as a Corrections Officer in New Hanover County for the State of North Carolina and was a member of the Prison Emergency Response Team until he was offered a position with the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office where he rose to the rank of Corporal. While working at the Sheriff's Office, Mr. Vaughn worked as a jailor/booking officer, as a School Resource Officer, and as a patrol deputy. During which time he earned his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration, graduating Summa Cum Laude. While assigned to the School Resource Officer Unit, he was elected as the regional representative of the North Carolina School Resource Officers Association. Mr. Vaughn has earned numerous Law Enforcement certificates and certifications such as:

• Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate
• Advanced Corrections Certificate
• Law Enforcement Instructor, specialized in firearms
• Radar certified
• School Resource Officer certified
• Field Training Officer
• Education award
• Intoxylizer 5000 certified
• Standardized Field Sobriety certified
• Drug Abuse Resistance Education Instructor (high school and elementary school certifications)

While attending North Carolina Central University's School of Law, Mr.  Vaughn worked as an intern with the 5thProsecutorial District, District Attorney's Office and gained trial experience and handled thousands of criminal and traffic cases.  He also worked with The Wake Law Office in Raleigh, NC working on Employment issues, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Family law, and Social Security Disability issues.  He maintained his law enforcement certification until the day he was admitted to the North Carolina Bar. Mr. Vaughn was awarded for his Pro Bono work by the North Carolina Bar Association.  Mr. Vaughn is cueently a board member at the Alternative Dispute Resolution Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.

     Attorney Vaughn has dedicated his entire adult life to his country and community.