Who reviews an overall rating of 5?

• A. HR
• B. PIP Committee
• C. Colonel
• D. Supervisor

Answer: (C)

The highest overall rating requires the oversight and final approval of top leadership to ensure consistency with policy and accountability across the department. The Colonel, as the highest ranking officer in the agency, has the authority to review and authorize extreme performance ratings, aligning individual results with agency standards and strategic goals.

Administrative tasks and policy compliance fall to HR, while a PIP Committee handles performance improvement plans for those needing development. The immediate supervisor conducts the initial assessment and provides the direct feedback. But when the rating is at the top level, it’s the Colonel who validates and approves that final rating.