Pros
Yes you get benefits right away, BUT they are the worst benefits within the federal government. You are tested on a daily basis within your screening functions. Tested yearly in 3 areas of your duties only have 2 chances, and if you fail you can be removed regardless of your employee status or history. The upper management are bullies who throw their weight on a daily basis. Along with being hired in you must pass a background check , so you need A LOT of refferences. When hired the pay check will take a month to process, and you are mandated to take a 2 week training course thats out of state, of which you pay for your trip and bag, then you get reimbursed.
Cons
So many testing, leaders constantly just sit there and observe others, delegation seems like what they do best, and will back stab you when possible to save themselves.