Captains for hire in Milwaukee, WI
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Most popular skills
- Leadership
- 10%
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 55%
- Bachelor's degree
- 29%
- Associate's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Macy's
Four Points
DICK'S Sporting Goods
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 50%
- 2-5 years
- 33%
- More than 5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Milwaukee, WI: $158,015 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $108,393 – $230,355 yearly
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Banquet Captain
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Class DBartender LicenseServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceAnalysis SkillsLeadershipAsset Protection Captain
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's LicenseSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceTime ManagementLeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsRestaurant Supervisor
West Allis, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationCPRServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceBanquet ExperienceShift Captain
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
American Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseLicensed Practical NurseServsafe CertificationCNA+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipFast Casual ExperienceTime ManagementRetail Sales TransactionsSales Transaction ProcessingBar Captain
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
Bartender LicenseDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsHost/Hostess ExperienceCasual Dining ExperienceCommunication SkillsBar ExperienceBartendingSecurity Captain
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityBaton PermitDriver's LicensePERC Card+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsWarehouse ExperienceShipping & ReceivingManufacturingGovernment Agency Experience
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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, Servsafe Certification 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: security captain, shift captain and firefighter/paramedic.
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 Milwaukee, WI, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 24 years of professional experience.
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