PSA Grader, Santa Ana

Collaborative Solutions•Santa Ana, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collectors is hiring a PSA Grader to authenticate and grade sports, non-sports, and trading card game (TCG) cards. The role is based in the Santa Ana office and requires onsite work five days per week. The grader evaluates cards efficiently without compromising accuracy, maintains individual daily production goals and grading quality, and develops expertise through research, experience, industry updates, meetings, and retraining. The position reports to the Director of Grading. The ideal candidate has firsthand knowledge of trading cards, tickets, and other collectibles; expertise in PSA grading and authentication standards and procedures; and knowledge of counterfeiting and card-alteration methods. The role requires strong research, organization, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, sustained focus, and the ability to work productively in a fast-paced, positive team environment. The hourly pay range is $25–$30. Actual compensation depends on factors including location, job level, prior experience, and skill set. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; fertility, commuter, and educational assistance; a 401(k) matching plan; paid vacation; ten company-paid holidays; and discounts on select grading services. Some teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts. The company also describes celebrations, holiday events, and team-building activities.

Requirements

Firsthand knowledge of trading cards, tickets, and other sports, non-sports, and TCG collectibles.
Expert knowledge of counterfeit and card-doctoring methods across card categories.
Expert-level understanding and comprehension of card grading systems and standards.
Strong research skills.
Effective problem-solving abilities.
Strong organizational skills to achieve production goals and maximize productivity.
Ability to work in a positive team environment.
Attention to detail and ability to focus for extended periods.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
One to three years of direct grading experience as a professional, dealer, or collector.
Ability to use a computer, including typing and mouse work, and to sit and look at a computer for potentially long periods.
Regular use of hands for various tasks.
Ability to hear alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.
Ability to routinely lift, carry, and move materials up to 40 pounds.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to use vision-aiding devices and work in dark or dimly lit rooms with soft desk lighting.

Responsibilities

Apply expertise in PSA card authentication and grading standards.
Apply expertise in PSA processing procedures and protocols.
Authenticate and evaluate trading cards—sports, non-sports, or TCG, depending on business needs—efficiently without compromising accuracy.
Maintain individual daily grading production goals.
Improve knowledge and skill through personal research and experience.
Stay current with industry developments and news, especially new counterfeits and alteration methods.
Maintain the quality of grading products.
Share knowledge to help improve the skills of the PSA Grading Team.
Participate in monthly meetings and retraining sessions as needed to develop skills and hobby knowledge.