Captains for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
Leadership9%Communication Skills7%Organizational Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree40%High school diploma or GED33%Associate's degree20%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
Captain D's Seafood Restaurant
Knox County Sheriff’s OfficeTime at current job
More than 5 years40%1-2 years30%2-5 years30%
Browse Indeed's database of 702 profiles for Captains in Knoxville, TN
Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $73,319 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $64,158 – $83,788 yearly
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Physician Substitute
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Class DParamedic LicenseF EndorsementDriver's LicenseEMT-P CertificationCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsEMT ExperiencePresentation SkillsBanquet Captain
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Supervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBanquet ExperienceCatering ExperienceSecond Lieutenant
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
LeadershipFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPREmergency ManagementSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWriting SkillsMicrosoft OfficeBartender/Bar Manager
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
TABC CertificationBartender LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementHospitalityGuest ServicesFirefighter
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
ARRT CertificationARRT (CT) CertificationSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipFire SuppressionFirefightingEmergency ResponseFire Codes and RegulationsCaptain Firefighter/Paramedic
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
BLSSkills
EMT ExperienceLeadershipMedical Emergency ResponseEmergency Medical Trauma CareEmergency MedicineEmergency Care
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 88 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 captains?
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: manager, captain firefighter/paramedic and banquet captain.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Knoxville, TN, 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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