Kris Vece Elected to the Loss Prevention Foundation’s Executive Committee

Kris Vece Elected to Loss Prevention Foundation

The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) is pleased to announce the election of Kris Vece, Vice President of Enterprise Accounts at Protos, and Rick Peck, Senior Vice President at The TJX Companies, as its newest Executive Committee members. Vece makes history as the first woman elected to the committee, bringing years of industry leadership and advocacy for professional education in loss prevention.

Driving Efficiency in Law Enforcement: How Protos Select Transforms Off-Duty Operations

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Protos Security spotlights the growing success of Protos Select, a mobile platform purpose-built for off-duty law enforcement seeking flexible, high-quality job opportunities. Since its rollout, Protos Select has become a trusted solution for both off-duty law enforcement and agencies, simplifying off-duty shift management and creating new standards for transparency, speed and reliability.

Protos Security Unveils Reimagined Website, Featuring Modern Brand Messaging and Enhanced User Navigation

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Protos Security, a leading provider of integrated protection solutions across North America, announces the re-launch of its website, protossecurity.com. This refreshed digital presence brings together a bold new brand design and updated messaging that powerfully communicates who Protos is, what the company offers and how it continues to lead the way in delivering dynamic, software-enabled security solutions.

Protos Security to Showcase Innovative Security Solutions at ISC West 2025

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Protos will be exhibiting at ISC West in Las Vegas. At ISC West, Protos will demonstrate its latest advancements in security technology, illustrating how its software ecosystem enhances efficiency, transparency and scalability, improving security outcomes and providing the visibility businesses need to operate with confidence.

Chicago’s Finest Protection: Blue Star Security Featured on WGN TV

Chicago's finest protection - blue star security featured on WGM TV

A recent WGN-TV segment featured an interview with Anthony Varchetto, President, and Jeff Salvetti, Vice President, of Blue Star Security, which they co-founded. They discussed how Blue Star provides premier security and investigative services across Chicago and North America through Protos Security’s Specialized Services Division.

Protos Security Announces the Strategic Acquisition of Summit Off Duty Services

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Security Services Holdings LLC (dba Protos Security), the leading tech-enabled vendor managed services security provider in North America, announces that it has acquired Summit Off Duty. Protos Security is a portfolio company of Southfield Capital and adding Summit to the portfolio expands the service offering and value to its customer base. The transaction closed on March 1, 2024.

Protos Security at GSX – An Interview with Dan Arnold

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Protos Security recently attended the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2023 Conference in Dallas, TX. On the show floor, Dan Arnold, our Senior Vice President of National Operations, had the opportunity to participate in an interview with Ben Thomas, host of MarketScale.

ISCPO Names Protos Security as Preferred Vendor Partner

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The International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO) announced that Protos Security has joined as the organization’s preferred vendor partner as ISCPO continues to support its members and the supply chain security community.

Protos Security Names Michael Jacobs COO

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Security Services Holdings, LLC (dba Protos Security), the leading technology-enabled managed services platform in North America delivering an integrated suite of physical and technology-based security services to commercial customers, announced it has hired Michael Jacobs as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.

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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.