Why Protos?

SECURITY SERVICES FOR HEALTHCARE AND HOSPITAL CENTERS

Protos has the expertise to address the challenges and sensitivities of physical security in the healthcare setting. Our tailored security solutions are designed to safeguard healthcare facilities against a range of risks, including workplace violence, theft and unauthorized access, while maintaining a welcoming and supportive atmosphere essential to patient care.

exterior of a hospital emergency entrance at night

A modern
security Experience

Making sure patients, staff and medical records are safe takes agility and diligence in today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

That’s why Protos offers dedicated solutions for hospitals and healthcare facilities, focusing on enhanced safety and protection of patients, visitors, staff and sensitive medical records. Our highly trained healthcare security professionals make sure safety and compliance regulations are met while effectively minimizing risks like theft, violence and vandalism.

Protos can customize a security program specific to your locations and needs. And we can scale your security program as needed to adjust to growth, natural disasters, or industry trends.

Expertise in industry regulations and requirements

Whether it’s making sure eye wash stations and fire extinguishers are inspected or handling important roles like safety-improving training and security contractor responsibilities, Protos dynamically adapts to your needs. We match officers’ experience and background to each client’s unique situation to deliver a modern security experience that never settles.

Our services include assistance with first aid, CPR, OSHA and other training-related matters. We prioritize customer and employee safety by making sure your officers are compliant with ISO and OSHA standards. We also provide guidance on procedures and create a risk management plan that complies with the latest safety standards.

  • Compliance and safety training
  • First aid and CPR training
  • HAZMAT response
  • Vulnerability assessment

Security Services & Capabilities:

computers and devices showing Protos' software technology

Purpose-built Technology

Our proprietary Dynamic Security Management Platform puts improved staffing, vetting, training, visibility, accountability and flexibility at your fingertips. Plus, our portal provides insights based on real-time local observations and national industry insights. 

Now you can easily manage a security strategy—and save time and money with more efficient operations—all while reducing risk and liability.

One of the key features of our Dynamic Security Management platform is our Guard Touring program. The dashboard simplifies tracking started versus scheduled tours and completed versus scheduled checkpoints. Utilizing our Guard Touring capabilities allows you to stay updated at the portfolio level and manage your security officers’ tasks effectively, while maintaining comprehensive oversight of all vendors.

Access Control and Visitor Management

With our full suite of services, we can enhance hospital security in critical areas, such as emergency rooms, neonatal units and mental health departments, with advanced technology that monitors and prevents unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas.

Your Protos team can scale to pair remote video guarding and cloud-based video surveillance solutions with physical onsite security at any point. With remote services you get 24/7 monitoring backed by an experienced team who can monitor and access surveillance cameras remotely in real-time, detecting and responding quickly to security threats.

  • Remote video guarding
  • Video surveillance
  • Access control management
security officer in a large hospital waiting room

Physical Security

We create a safe and secure environment with on-site officers who monitor entrances, verify identities, manage visitors for patient privacy and maintain the security of sensitive areas.

Trained professionals

Our team is trained specifically for healthcare environments, including experience working with professional and accredited organizations such as the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS), the Joint Commission and state and local entities.

Emergency Security

We handle emergencies swiftly and effectively in your healthcare facility with our specialized security measures, maintaining safety and stability in critical situations.

LOCAL Expertise, Agile Coverage

By vetting, training and orchestrating thousands of local owner/operator security vendors plus the largest off-duty law enforcement network, we can instantly provide reliable, experienced security professionals who care about your community as much as you do. That means scalable protection for people and property in any situation.

And while Protos is not a Minority or Woman Owned Business, 52% of Minority, Woman, Disabled or Veteran owners make up Protos’ vendor network. We are able to place these companies at a particular location if that is a request by the client.

All Protos clients Receive:

Client Portal Access

Our innovative, software-forward approach is truly our differentiation. Our proprietary data-rich software monitors and measures security program health from onboarding through ongoing support. All Protos clients receive access to the Protos client portal, for as many users as needed. The platform is a guard force management tool that delivers improved transparency, accuracy, accountability and efficiency. It provides real-time data for greater visibility as well as historical data for identification of longer-term trends and analysis.

From ordering security services on your phone and ensuring your teams are currently onsite to tracking KPIs and downloading detailed reports, managing your security program is easy from one centralized location using the Protos client portal. Many customers also enjoy knowing that feedback provided on our software feeds the software development pipeline so future iterations of the client portal include enhancements driven by customer demand.

A Customer Success Team

Protos clients receive multiple layers of support. All clients are assigned a Service Agent as their single point of contact, and they are available for day-to-day matters as well as routine service assessments. National Account clients receive additional support through the Strategic Account Management (SAM) Program, ensuring we are scaling to meet your needs as your security program grows and changes. The SAM acts as a client advocate and offers strategic security program guidance.

Assistance is always available through our 24/7 dispatch and operations team. In addition to monitoring daily events, these teams assist with billing and invoicing, ensuring post fulfillment, new service requests, changes to existing assignments, communicating client portal updates and enhancements, and generally having the health of your security program in mind.

Testimonials

WHAT OUR Healthcare CLIENTS ARE SAYING

Download

Interested In Learning More?

Ensure your hospital is prepared for today’s evolving security challenges with our free PDF guide tailored for hospital administrators. This resource covers best practices for protecting patients, staff, and sensitive data while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency. Download now to strengthen your hospital’s security posture and stay ahead of potential threats.

Contact a Security Expert

Contact Us 3 Column (Pardot-2025 new contact form)
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.