What We Do

Our Services

Blue Star Security’s deep law enforcement roots give us a unique perspective on managing and mitigating risk. That background comes with built-in standards of discipline, accountability, and oversight that we apply across all our service lines.

COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION,
WHEN AND WHERE YOU NEED IT.

From single events and short-term incident response to everyday enterprise operations, Blue Star offers a full range of armed security services that are tailored to your exact needs — and deployed with the same professional standards every time.

WHY
BLUE STAR?

Because when every layer of your security operation meets the same high standards, the result is protection you can actually count on.

  • Licensed Law Enforcement Only

Blue Star is staffed exclusively by state-certified active-duty and retired law enforcement officers  trained in public safety, firearms proficiency, and situational response to the rigorous standards of local, county, and state law enforcement agencies.

  • Command-Level Leadership

Our executive team brings field command and tactical unit experience that ensures disciplined operations and strategic oversight across every deployment.

  • Tactical & Investigative Expertise

With backgrounds spanning tactical units, investigative divisions, and specialized law enforcement operations, our personnel can be matched to the precise needs of your environment.

  • Flexible,
    Scalable Deployment

Whether you need security for a single event, short-term incident response, or ongoing enterprise coverage, Blue Star scales to meet your needs locally and nationally.

Security for any industry.

Every industry carries its own risks. Blue Star develops customized protection strategies for your specific environment, assigning officers whose experience and subject-matter expertise best match the demands of your sector.

Get In Touch With Us

YOUR SECURITY PLAN
STARTS HERE.

Talk to us about your needs and we'll develop a customized plan to help you protect what matters most.

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.