Daniel Morrison
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Intelligence leader with extensive experience in managing operational functions of corrections intelligence teams. Skilled in navigating complex correctional security environments and delivering accurate, timely intelligence to stakeholders. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness in high-pressure settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
A/Principal Intelligence Officer
Department for Correctional Services
Adelaide, SA
12.2024 - Current
- Led the operational functions and systems for the department's intelligence function to achieve tactical and operational goals, while supporting departmental safety, security, and risk management.
- Provided quality assurance through the review and vetting of intelligence-related products, productivity improvements, and the critique and modification of intelligence processes to provide consistently accurate intelligence products.
- Developed and implemented intelligence systems, policies, and procedures to meet departmental needs, as well as legislative requirements.
- Provided a professional departmental intelligence capability by leading operational intelligence collection, delivering assessments, and key judgments to departmental stakeholders, and ensuring appropriate and timely responses to intelligence inquiries.
- Ensured effective coordination with internal and external agencies, including the police and other stakeholders, to mitigate threats and enhance information sharing.
- Engaged in the coaching, mentoring, and training of junior intelligence officers in intelligence fundamentals, including the intelligence cycle, report writing techniques, and analytical methodology.
- Evaluated new technologies for their potential applications in intelligence gathering operations.
- Represented the intelligence team's contribution to the Serious Offender Committee, Home Detention Committee, Dynamic Threat Management, and National Security Prisoner Offender Management, contributing advice to support informed decision-making.
- Managed information and intelligence in accordance with the South Australian Protective Security Framework.
Senior Intelligence Officer
Department for Correctional Services
Adelaide, SA
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Supervised, and provided oversight and direction to a small team of Intelligence Officers including the day to day collection, analysis and dissemination of intelligence produced, received or required by the department, as well as enhancing strong and productive ongoing professional working relationships at individual and agency level.
- Monitored, maintained and managed the use of departmental intelligence repositories and computerised and manual information systems, including identifying, recommending, and arranging system and practice improvements to meet the ongoing intelligence needs of the department.
- Supported the Manager of Intelligence in maintaining relationships with state and Commonwealth law enforcement, intelligence, and regulatory agencies.
- Applied professional intelligence collection and analysis techniques to develop evaluated information from which to draw reasonable, logical inferences, judgments, assessments, and advice relevant to departmental requirements.
- Applyed a professional level of acumen and analytical skill to ensure that information and intelligence reports developed by oneself or others meet statutory requirements and departmental standards for release to internal and external recipients, including being clear, concise, accurate, complete, objective, timely, and relevant to the department’s intelligence function and priorities.
- Received, assessed and responded to intelligence inquiries.
- Participated in departmental committees and liaison activities, including regular meetings with prison and community corrections management.
Intelligence Officer
Department for Correctional Services
Adelaide, SA
06.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided timely, accurate, clear, and relevant information collection, and intelligence reporting relevant to the Department for Correctional Services' intelligence function, using information management tools, and analytical techniques.
- Supported prevention, intervention, and enforcement activities of the South Australian correctional system.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, sharing relevant information in collaborative forums, to promote informed decision-making.
- Researched and interpreted relevant legislation to inform and integrate it into overall intelligence analysis and syntheses.
- Owned and managed competing priorities to deliver timely and relevant intelligence for decison makers, identifying and highlighting any key emerging trends, issues, and risks.
- Actively participated and contributed to process improvement projects and activities to optimise correctional operations and the efficiency of the team.
- Followed established practices, processes, and guidelines to contribute to a safe, secure, and humane correctional system.
Home Detention Case Manager
Department for Correctional Serrvices
Elizabeth, SA
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Supervised and provided case management support to a full range of offenders, subjected to intensive bail and pre-parole home detention orders, in accordance with relevant court and Home Detention Committee release orders.
- Interpreted and applied relevant legislation, including the Correctional Services Act, Bail Act, and Sentencing Act, as well as standard operating procedures and the Community Corrections Practice Manual, to make effective decisions.
- Shared information and insights with internal teams to contribute to the development of strategies and processes, including training implementation.
- Participated in professional development activities related to case management best practices.
Correctional Officer
Department for Correctional Services
Yatala Labour Prison, SA
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Maintained order and security of the institution in both mainstream and recalcitrant units by conducting inspections, monitoring activities, and searching prisoners, cell units, yards, and other secure areas.
- Promoted positive changes and reintegration by contributing to the rehabilitation and counseling of prisoners.
- Utilised computer-based systems to produce, update, and maintain records and other documentation within agreed timescales, including the completion of appropriate reports from a truthful, ethical, and unbiased standpoint.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Terrorism And Security Studies
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW11-2024
Graduate Certificate - Intelligence Analysis
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW04-2024
Bachelor of Business - Legal Studies
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA11-2021
Bachelor of Finance -
University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA11-2021
Exchange - Strategic Management & International Business
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB05-2017
Certificate 3 - Correctional Practice
VTEC
12-2015
Skills
- Microsoft and Altia systems expertise
- Team collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Operations research techniques
- Information management
- Analytical skills
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Intelligence Analysis
Certification
- Australian Government Security Vetting Agency - Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance
- C Class Drivers Licence
Professional Memberships
- Parole and Community Corrections Officers Association
- Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers
- Institute of Public Administration Australia
Accomplishments
- Australian Defence Medal (2010)
- University of South Australia Business School International Scholarship winner, 2017
- Commonwealth of Australia International travel grant winner (2017).
- South Australian Correctional Services Emergency Response Medal (2023)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
A/Principal Intelligence Officer
Department for Correctional Services
12.2024 - Current
Senior Intelligence Officer
Department for Correctional Services
04.2022 - 12.2024
Intelligence Officer
Department for Correctional Services
06.2021 - 04.2022
Home Detention Case Manager
Department for Correctional Serrvices
05.2018 - 06.2021
Correctional Officer
Department for Correctional Services
09.2014 - 05.2018
Graduate Certificate - Terrorism And Security Studies
Charles Sturt University
Graduate Certificate - Intelligence Analysis
Charles Sturt University
Bachelor of Business - Legal Studies
University of South Australia
Bachelor of Finance -
University of South Australia
Exchange - Strategic Management & International Business
University of Calgary
Certificate 3 - Correctional Practice
VTEC
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