Within what time frame must an ACO verify a new employee's BSIS registration?

• A. Three Working Days
• B. Two Working Days
• C. One Week
• D. Five Working Days

Answer: (A)

Within three working days of bringing a new employee on, an ACO must verify that the person’s BSIS registration is active and appropriate for the duties they’ll perform. This prompt check helps ensure that anyone handling alarm system work is properly registered and eligible to work in California. Verification is usually done by looking up the employee in the BSIS online verification system to confirm registration status, type, and expiration. Remember that “working days” exclude weekends and holidays, so that three-day window is about business days only. If verification isn’t completed within that period, the employee should not perform regulated alarm duties until confirmation is obtained, and the verification should be documented in the record.