Our Services

Event Security Services

Through proactive planning and disciplined on-site protection, Blue Star helps ensure that any event—from festivals and marathons to corporate gatherings—runs smoothly from start to finish.

COMPREHENSIVE
EVENT SECURITY
That LEAVES NOTHING TO CHANCE.

Every event presents its own unique challenges. Large crowds, high-profile guests, valuable equipment, and complex logistics can quickly evolve into safety concerns if they’re not carefully managed.

Blue Star assesses and tackles every potential risk with a disciplined approach that begins well before your event starts. We’ll work closely with organizers, venues, and staff to identify any vulnerabilities ahead of time and develop a customized protection plan to fit your exact needs. Throughout your event, our team of active and retired law enforcement officers will maintain a professional, controlled presence while also managing:

  • Access control
  • Crowd monitoring
  • Restricted area protection
  • Rapid response
  • Seamless coordination with event staff and local authorities

When Blue Star is handling your security and risk management, the only thing you, your staff, and your guests have to focus on is the success of your event.

PROTECTION FOR EVENTS OF ANY KIND.

We provide armed event security services across a wide range of environments.

Concerts

Live music events where large crowds, controlled access points, and backstage protection need to be managed.

Corporate Events and Conferences

Professional conferences, company celebrations, product launches, and executive gatherings that require a discreet but effective protection presence.

Festivals and Large Public Gatherings

High attendance environments where crowd management, perimeter control, and coordination with local authorities is essential to maintaining safety.

Private Events

Private parties, VIP functions, and invitation-only gatherings where guest safety and privacy are priorities.

Red Carpet Events

Premieres, award ceremonies, and high-profile appearances where media presence, VIP access, and crowds require structured coordination and on-site protection.

Sporting Events

High-energy environments that require careful entry point monitoring and crowd movement management.

Venue Security

Arenas, theaters, and event spaces that require reliable personnel to assist with security operations during scheduled events.

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 Professionals 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.

Specialized Tactical and 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.

Event Security
Knowledge Hub

YOUR EVENT SECURITY PLAN STARTS HERE.

Tell us about your goals and we’ll develop a personalized security 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.