The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard Unit consists of volunteer Deputies supervised by a Sergeant. The Honor Guard Unit is a secondary duty assignment and members are selected from varying units within the agency. Members are required to maintain a high appearance standard, high moral standards, and strict order and discipline.

The Honor Guard performs funeral honors for Sheriff's Office members killed in the line of duty, as well as for members of other law enforcement agencies when requested. The unit also represents the agency at a variety of ceremonial functions requiring the Presentation of Colors.