Captains for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Leadership10%Communication Skills9%Analysis Skills6%Education level
Bachelor's degree42%High school diploma or GED28%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years76%6-10 years18%Less than a year2%Current company
Allied Universal Security Services
Allied Universal-The World BankAPEX/LEIDOSTime at current job
2-5 years39%More than 5 years34%Less than a year20%
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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $90,991 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,245 – $144,632 yearly
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Master Captain (100 GRT)
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AEDUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer Endorsement+4 moreSkills
Fiscal ManagementFinanceCustomer SupportSchedule ManagementOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic PlanningCaptain/Shift Supervisor
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Use of Force TrainingOC CertificationEMT CertificationBaton PermitLoss Prevention QualifiedDriver's License+7 moreSkills
EMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCaptain
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
OC CertificationGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRArmed Security License+1 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCrisis ManagementBoat Captain (F/T)
Hyattsville, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseAEDUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner Credential+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingBoat HandlingDrivingCaptain
College Park, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRParalegal CertificateSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceOperations Captain
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Class DBaton PermitPERC CardArmed Security LicenseHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingAED+19 moreSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime Management
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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 analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a captain?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and AED.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: operations captain, director of waterfront operations and master captain (100 grt).
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 19 years of professional experience.
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