Warehouse Security: Securing Every Step of the Supply Chain

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Supply chain attacks have caused significant disruptions since 2020, impacting regional energy, fuel and food distribution pipelines and leading to shortages of essential goods like computer components and building supplies worldwide. To address these challenges, a tailored approach to supply chain security is necessary. This blog will explore the specific challenges in warehouse security and offer practical strategies to safeguard your facilities.

Protos’ Innovative Security vs. Competitors: What Sets Us Apart

Traditional security approaches have long been fraught with challenges, often lacking the versatility to effectively address the unique security threats that businesses face. Recognizing the challenges of traditional security practices, Protos Security steps in with an effective approach to innovative security management.

Elevating Entertainment Security: Protos Production Security Solutions

In the fast-paced world of film, television and live events, security is more than just a necessity, it’s a critical component to ensure smooth operations and protect valuable assets. In this blog, we will be discussing essential aspects of production security and how they impact safety in the entertainment industry.

In-House vs. Outsourced Security: Which is Right for Your Business?

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When it comes to protecting your people, property and peace of mind, one of the most important operational decisions a business can make is how to staff and manage its security presence. This blog will explore the key differences between in-house and outsourced security contractors, examine the pros and cons of each approach and help you evaluate which option best fits your organization’s needs.

Security Budgeting 101: How to Balance Cost & Risk

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Private security is one of the smartest investments a business can make to protect its people, property and assets. But how do you balance strong protection with cost? In this blog, we’ll break down security budgeting strategies, explain how to measure ROI and explore how outsourcing can enhance your program without compromising safety.

Workplace Safety & Security: Building a Strong Safety Culture for National Safety Month 2025

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June is National Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about health risks and safety hazards in the workplace and beyond. Founded by the National Safety Council, this month-long observance focuses on minimizing unintentional injuries and promote safer environments across the United States. In this article, we will explore strategies for building and sustaining workplace safety culture.

Direct-to-Agency vs. Outsourced Off-Duty Law Enforcement Services: Why Protos is the Smarter Choice

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When it comes to securing your people, property or projects with off-duty law enforcement, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is whether to manage it yourself or outsource to a trusted partner. At Protos, we help clients unlock the full return on investment (ROI) of their security spend by delivering a better way to manage off-duty law enforcement programs. We eliminate the hidden costs of internal coordination, elevate the quality and consistency of off-duty law enforcement programs and assume full risk through comprehensive insurance coverage.

The People, Places and Purpose Behind Protos’ Guarding Services

Did you know that Protos Security is considered one of the fastest-growing guarding companies in North America? Since being acquired by the private equity firm Southfield Capital in 2019, Protos has experienced remarkable growth – acquiring new businesses, increasing our workforce, advancing the proprietary software that first set us apart and broadening our service offerings to include guarding, off-duty, specialized and remote services divisions.

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.