Captains for hire in Columbia, SC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED56%Bachelor's degree21%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years12%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year11%1-2 years25%2-5 years39%
Browse Indeed's database of 774 profiles for Captains in Columbia, SC
Last updated: Jul 28, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, SC: $75,653 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,227 – $86,420 yearly
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Captain
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOSHA Safety CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceProduct ManagementTime ManagementUS Army Soldier
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardServsafe Alcohol CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseState Tested Nursing AssistantHACCP CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsFront DeskAdministrative ExperienceClerical ExperienceSchedule ManagementFood captain
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFood Safety CertificationMaterial Handling Equipment OperationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementJanitorial ExperienceCustodial ExperienceCleaningCaptain/Paramedic
South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Class DEMT CertificationCA Ambulance Driver's CertificateEVOCDriver's LicensePALSSkills
EMT ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipCardiac Arrest Emergency ResponsePatient ResuscitationCardiovascular Emergency ResponseCaptain
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medication AideCPRSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer SupportSecurityChildcareExperience Working with ChildrenGeneral Manager (GM)
Columbia, South Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class CServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 82 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: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: captain/paramedic, wrestling team –captain and explosives department supervisor/ assembly lead.
What level of education is common for a captain?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a captain in Columbia, SC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 21 years of professional experience.
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