Captains for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree44%High school diploma or GED27%Master's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years76%6-10 years14%3-5 years8%Current company
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Time at current job
More than 5 years33%2-5 years30%Less than a year23%
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $153,720 yearly
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Captain
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG Master LicenseTWIC CardCosmetology LicenseAED+7 moreSkills
LeadershipMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTeam Leader/Supervisor
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner Credential+5 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsGraphic DesignManagementTeam ManagementLoss Prevention Store captain
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafe+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementCaptain
College Park, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRParalegal CertificateSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceCaptain
Glen Burnie, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Tanker EndorsementMarine Engine RepairMarine Propulsion Systems MaintenanceRadar Observer EndorsementMarine EnginesTWIC Card+26 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsService Technician ExperienceSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsBoat Captain
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseRadiotelephone Operator LicenseGuard CardUSCG OUPV LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationTIPS+8 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsBar Experience
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 81 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do captains tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a captain include: leadership, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: supervisor police officer (captain), operations team captain and loss prevention store captain.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 20 years of professional experience.
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