School Security Protocols That Balance Safety and a Positive Learning Environment

Creating a secure school environment is not just about locked doors and surveillance cameras. It is about protecting students, staff, and visitors while preserving a culture where learning thrives. The right approach to school security should feel present but not oppressive, structured but not restrictive. When thoughtfully designed, security protocols can support both safety and […]

Active Shooting In School

There has been, on average, *1 school shooting every week in 2018 State of the art training, preparation and a dedicated armed security team can minimize the damage and save lives! These episodes are financially, physically and emotionally disastrous to the organizations that are targeted. The key to reducing the damage caused to both human […]

Protect Your Business With These Top Retail Security Tips

If you operate any type of business, let alone a retail store, you may experience either a burglary or an attempted burglary at some point. To a certain extent, it goes with the territory of operating a business, as stores are primary targets for this type of activity, especially during the night hours when the […]

Private Investigating

Despite great effort, identify theft is still one of the most prevalent crimes in America. Thieves appear to be getting more and more tech savvy, as we store more of our personal information digitally. Here’s the thing — all it takes is a small opportunity for a thief. Even if you protect yourself from obvious attacks, all […]

Why Choose Blue Star Security For Your Security Assessments?

Blue Star Security offers resources and expertise to provide comprehensive security assessments, and consulting support in many locations throughout the US and Canada. We offer solutions that can protect every aspect of your business.  Blue Star Security will develop safety and security plans with effective strategies and programs designed to protect your business, employees, customers, […]

Protos
Headquarters

383 Main Ave, Suite 505
Norwalk, CT 06851, USA
Phone: 203.941.4700

Protos
Headquarters

383 Main Ave, Suite 505
Norwalk, CT 06851, USA
Phone: 203.941.4700

Mark Hjelle

Chief Executive Officer

Mark Hjelle is the CEO of Security Services Holdings, LLC as well as Protos Security and its subsidiaries. Mark is an experienced Chief Executive Officer and Board Member who has led large national business and facilities services firms for nearly 25 years delivering strong top- and bottom-line growth while building high-performing teams with strong culture. Most recently, he was CEO for CSC ServiceWorks, a B2B2C provider of technology-enabled consumer services. Prior to CSC, Mark was President of Brickman/Valleycrest a national provider of exterior landscape and snow removal services. Over the course of his 18-year tenure at Brickman, he held numerous leadership positions in operations, finance and business development. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Government Administration from the University of Pennsylvania Fels Institute of Government and a Law Degree from Case Western Reserve School of Law.