PSA Grader, Santa Ana

Collectors • Santa Ana, CA

3d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Collectors is hiring a PSA Grader to authenticate and grade sports, non-sports, and trading card game cards according to PSA’s standards and procedures. The role is based at the Santa Ana office and requires onsite work five days per week. The grader works to meet individual daily production goals while maintaining accuracy and product quality, keeping current with industry developments and counterfeit or alteration methods, and contributing knowledge to the PSA Grading Team. The position reports to the Director of Grading.

The ideal candidate has firsthand knowledge of trading cards and related collectibles, expert familiarity with grading standards and counterfeiting methods, strong research and problem-solving skills, and the ability to stay organized and focused for extended periods in a fast-paced team environment. The posting prefers one to three years of direct grading experience as a professional, dealer, or collector.

Physical requirements include computer use and sitting for potentially long periods, regular hand use, hearing alarms and verbal instructions, routinely lifting and moving materials weighing up to 40 pounds, and using vision-aiding devices or working in dark or dimly lit rooms with soft desk lighting. The hourly pay range is $25–$30, with actual compensation based on factors including location, job level, prior experience, and skill set.

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 organization skills to achieve production goals and maximize productivity.
• Ability to work in a positive team environment.
• Detail orientation and ability to focus over long stretches of time.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work onsite at the Santa Ana office five days per week.
• Ability to routinely lift, carry, and move materials up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to hear alarms, signals, and verbal instructions.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of direct grading experience as a professional, dealer, or collector.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert in PSA’s card authentication and grading standards.
• Serve as an expert in PSA’s processing procedures and protocols.
• Authenticate and evaluate trading cards expediently without compromising accuracy, according to business needs.
• Meet individual daily grading production goals.
• Improve knowledge and skill through active personal research and experience.
• Stay current on industry developments and news, particularly new counterfeits and alteration methods.
• Maintain the quality of grading output.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Paid vacation for eligible full-time employees.
• Ten company-paid holidays for eligible regular, full-time employees.
• Discounts on select grading services for approved submissions.
• Flexible schedules and varying shifts offered by many teams, with accommodation considered.
• Celebrations, holiday events, and team-building activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed