Slabbed Coin Authenticator

Collectors • Santa Ana, CA

3d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Collectors is seeking Slabbed Coin Authenticators to inspect and determine the authenticity of coin labels and holders from PCGS, NGC, CACG, ANACS, and ICG. The role requires careful, accurate work in a fast-paced, assembly-line-type environment, using knowledge of the coin grading industry and critical-thinking skills. Preferred applicants have one to three years of experience handling or authenticating third-party-certified coin collectibles as a dealer or collector.

The position reports to the Authentication Manager and is based onsite at the Santa Ana office five days per week. The shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Compensation is $25–$30 per hour; actual pay depends on factors including location, job level, prior experience, and skill set. The role may also be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or other compensation.

Collectors provides value-added services for collectors, including grading, authentication, vaulting, and sales of collectibles. The company employs more than 3,000 people across its headquarters and offices in multiple countries.

Requirements

• Possess general working knowledge of numismatics.
• Know third-party coin grading companies and their product branding, packaging methods, and techniques.
• Have firsthand experience handling and inspecting encapsulated coin collectibles certified by a top-ranking third-party grading company.
• Know counterfeiting methods involving labels and holders across third-party grading companies in the card industry.
• Have a basic understanding of intellectual property rights, terms, and expressions.
• Demonstrate strong research skills and attention to detail when identifying defects and misalignments.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving abilities.
• Have strong organizational skills to achieve production goals and maximize productivity.
• Be detail-oriented and able to focus on one task for extended periods.
• Be able to work in a close team environment and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Meet the physical requirements, including routinely lifting, carrying, and moving materials up to 55 pounds; using hands regularly; sitting or standing for extended periods; using a computer; hearing alarms, signals, and verbal instructions; and using vision-aiding devices and working in dark or dimly lit rooms with soft desk lighting.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience handling and/or authenticating coin collectibles certified by third-party grading companies, as a dealer or collector.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert in encapsulated authentication processes and standards.
• Become an expert in coin encapsulation and the methods used by coin grading companies.
• Inspect and determine the authenticity of labels and holders from coin grading brands expediently without compromising accuracy.
• Maintain individual authentication production goals.
• Improve knowledge and skills through personal research and experience.
• Stay current on industry developments and news, particularly new label and holder counterfeiting methods circulating in the market.
• Share knowledge to help improve the skills of the Authentication and Brand Protection teams.
• Assist the PCGS Brand Protection team when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 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.
• Celebrations, holiday events, and team-building activities.

What This Job Offers

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