Protos Security Selected as a Finalist for 2025 U.S. Outstanding Security Performance Awards

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Protos Security, the leading national tech-enabled managed services provider delivering integrated protection solutions across North America, is proud to announce that it has been selected as a finalist in two categories for the 2025 U.S. Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). The awards ceremony will be held on September 28 during the 2025 Global Security Exchange (GSX) Conference in New Orleans, LA.

Protos was selected as a finalist in two categories:

  • Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding)
  • Outstanding New Security Product (Protos Select)

Established to honor exceptional performance across the security sector, the US OSPAs recognize companies, teams, initiatives and products that demonstrate excellence in delivering secure, innovative and impactful solutions. Finalists are chosen through a rigorous, independent judging process involving experienced professionals across the industry.

As one of the finalists in these highly competitive categories, Protos joins the ranks of leading security organizations celebrated for their commitment to raising industry standards.

“Being named a finalist in both the Outstanding Contract Security Company and Outstanding New Security Product categories is a tremendous honor for our entire team,” said Peter Platten, Chief Revenue Officer at Protos. “This recognition highlights the dedication, innovation and unwavering focus we bring to protecting our clients and delivering measurable value. It’s a testament to the exceptional people at Protos who go above and beyond every day.”

Learn more about the Outstanding Security Performance Awards.

About Protos Security

Protos promises a modern security experience that never settles and dynamically adapts when, where and how it’s needed. By vetting, training and orchestrating thousands of local owner/operator security suppliers, plus the largest off-duty law enforcement network, Protos delivers scalable protection in any situation. Our proprietary platform puts improved staffing, vetting, training, visibility, accountability and flexibility at your fingertips, including custom reporting and actual-time billing. From the C-team to the field team, our organization is committed to hassle-free and always-accountable customer experience across all four of our security service lines: guarding, off-duty, specialized and remote. For more information on Protos, please visit  www.protossecurity.com.


Contact Information
Alyssa Wilson
(203) 941-4707
awilson@protossecurity.com

 

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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.