About Us
Who We Are
As a provider of armed security services, Blue Star is exclusively staffed by off-duty and retired law enforcement officers with the high-caliber training to protect individuals, businesses, institutions, and communities.
Our Mission
In the security world, every assignment is different. The environments change, the risks change and the stakes change.
But what doesn’t change is Blue Star’s commitment to understanding exactly what each client needs and delivering on it with customized security solutions. That consistency, executed by active and retired law enforcement officers with the highest professional standards, is what has earned us a trusted reputation in the security and investigations industry.
Our Story
Blue Star Security was founded in 2009 by Chicago Police Officers Anthony Varchetto and Jeffrey Salvetti, driven by a simple idea: security should be led by people who know risk from the inside out. Starting with a small, elite team in Chicago, they carefully selected active and retired law enforcement officers with specialized skills—from tactical response and investigations to crisis management and public safety.
What began as a local operation quickly grew, expanding services and locations across New York City, Nashville, DC, San Diego and Los Angeles. Today, Blue Star has evolved into a national leader in professional security, serving Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and individuals with the same disciplined, strategic approach that set us apart from day one.
As part of Protos Security, we combine nationwide reach with law enforcement-led expertise. Every assignment is handled with precision, professionalism, and a commitment to partnership. Blue Star Security doesn’t just protect—it builds trust, mitigates risk, and exceeds expectations at every level.
Blue Star +
Protos Security and
Securitime
Blue Star Security is part of a broader security model that combines elite protection, national scale and real-time intelligence, giving clients a level of control, consistency and performance that traditional security providers can’t match.
Most organizations are forced to choose between quality, scale or visibility – with Blue Star, you don’t have to. As part of an integrated ecosystem alongside Protos Security and Securitime, we deliver a more advanced model that connects expert execution, national coordination and real-time oversight.
Protos Security
What Protos Security has to Offer
Protos Security is a managed security services provider that delivers nationwide coverage through a highly coordinated, multi-vendor model. By combining centralized program management with advanced technology, Protos ensures consistent execution, measurable performance and full visibility across every location. The result is a more scalable, accountable and efficient approach to security operations.
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A Smarter Way to Deliver Security
- Nationwide coverage of guarding, off-duty and remote solutions through a vetted network of providers
- Centralized program management provides one point of contact to coordinate vendors, locations and services
- The flexible, scalable delivery model easily adapts to changing needs, new sites and evolving risks
- Vendor-agnostic approach focuses on performance and outcomes while not bring tied to a single workforce
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Built for Visibility & Performance
- Real-time program visibility: Know what’s happening across all locations at any time
- Measurable performance standards: Track KPIs, service levels and vendor accountability
- Consistent execution across sites: Standardized processes that reduce variability and risk
- Continuous improvement: We never settle; we’re always pushing our programs and our software to be better for our clients and partners
Securitime
What Securitime has to Offer
Securitime provides the real-time visibility and control needed to manage modern security programs with confidence. By centralizing data across vendors, locations and services, it enables organizations to track performance, ensure accountability and continuously optimize operations—transforming security from a reactive function into a measurable, strategic advantage.
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Real-Time Visibility & Control
- Centralized program oversight monitors all locations, vendors and activities in one platform
- Live reporting and activity tracking allows access to real-time updates on guard activity, incidents and coverage
- Standardized workflows and assignments ensure consistency in how work is deployed and managed
- Multi-vendor coordination maintains control across fragmented providers without added complexity
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Driven by Data, Built for Accountability
- Performance tracking and KPIs: Measure service levels, vendor performance and program effectiveness
- Actionable insights and analytics: Identify trends, gaps and opportunities for improvement
- Increased accountability across vendors: Hold all providers to consistent, measurable standards
- Continuous optimization: Use data to refine operations, reduce risk and improve outcomes over time
Do you hold yourself to a higher standard?
So do we. Join the team at Blue Star and help us set the standard in professional security.
